Los Alamitos High

3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

www.losal.org/schools/lahs

2,915 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Los Alamitos High School, located in Los Alamitos, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. As the flagship high school of the Los Alamitos Unified School District, it serves a dedicated community and consistently ranks as one of the top-performing schools in Orange County. The campus is recognized for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college preparatory programs, and specialized career technical education pathways designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional world.

Beyond the classroom, Los Alamitos High is famous for its vibrant school spirit and "Griffin" pride. It boasts an elite athletics program that frequently secures league and state championships, as well as an internationally acclaimed performing arts department, featuring award-winning choir, band, and dance programs. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in leadership, community service, and various specialized clubs, creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with personal development.

2,915

Total Students

116.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Alamitos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,159
Hispanic	877
Black	103
Asian	475
Two or More	266
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	22

White
1,159 (39.9%)
Hispanic
877 (30.2%)
Asian
475 (16.4%)
Two or More
266 (9.2%)
Black
103 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
22 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Alamitos Unified
Phone:	(562)799-4780
Website:	http://www.losal.org/schools/lahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,915
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 729

Grade 10 710

Grade 11 720

Grade 12 756