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Mission Viejo High School vs. Laguna Hills High School

Should you attend Mission Viejo High School or Laguna Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mission Viejo High School
25025 Chrisanta Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Laguna Hills High School
25401 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mission Viejo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Laguna Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,628 students in grades 9-12, Mission Viejo High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,401 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Hills High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,628 students
1,401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mission Viejo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laguna Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mission Viejo High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laguna Hills High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mission Viejo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laguna Hills High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mission Viejo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laguna Hills High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1918 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#2733 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mission Viejo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laguna Hills High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Viejo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laguna Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mission Viejo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laguna Hills High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
97%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mission Viejo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laguna Hills High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mission Viejo High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laguna Hills High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
444
312
Grade 10 Students
372
387
Grade 11 Students
405
346
Grade 12 Students
407
356

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laguna Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laguna Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laguna Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laguna Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mission Viejo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laguna Hills High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mission Viejo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laguna Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mission Viejo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laguna Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mission Viejo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laguna Hills High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saddleback Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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