Rancho Alamitos High School is in Garden Grove, California. It is a member of the Garden Grove Unified School District and serves north-central Garden Grove and a section of Stanton. The high school first opened in the spring of 1957 with no senior class. The first graduating class was in 1958.
Serving 1,520 students in grades 9-12, Rancho Alamitos High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Alamitos High School's student population of 1,520 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Rancho Alamitos High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Alamitos High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3583 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Vaqueros
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Alamitos High School's ranking?
Rancho Alamitos High School is ranked #3583 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Alamitos High School often compared to?
Rancho Alamitos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacifica High School, Bolsa Grande High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School?
The graduation rate of Rancho Alamitos High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rancho Alamitos High School?
1,520 students attend Rancho Alamitos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rancho Alamitos High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Alamitos High School?
Rancho Alamitos High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Alamitos High School offer ?
Rancho Alamitos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rancho Alamitos High School part of?
Rancho Alamitos High School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.
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First Day of School (Schoolwide Events)
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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