Overview
Mira Costa High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Manhattan Beach, California. The school enrolls 2,473 students. It is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictManhattan Beach Unified
County6037
CityManhattan Beach
ZIP90266
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002506328
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,473
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.4%
Black / African American10.2%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races12.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %7%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)