La Quinta High

10372 McFadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683

www.laquintahs.org

2,041 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Quinta High School, located in Westminster, California, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). Known for its strong academic focus and competitive extracurricular programs, the school serves a diverse student body and maintains a reputation for preparing students for post-secondary success. It is well-regarded for its robust Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, consistent high test scores, and commitment to fostering a disciplined and inclusive learning environment.

Beyond its academic rigor, La Quinta is known for its vibrant campus culture, which features a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its award-winning marching band and drill teams, as well as its focus on community engagement. With its dedicated faculty and long-standing history of excellence in Orange County, La Quinta High School continues to be a top choice for families in the region seeking a comprehensive and supportive educational experience.

2,041

Total Students

87.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Quinta High
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	390
Black	2
Asian	1,524
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
1,524 (74.7%)
Hispanic
390 (19.1%)
White
82 (4.0%)
Two or More
36 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3%)
Black
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:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6315
Website:	http://www.laquintahs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	329

* 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 9 487

Grade 10 512

Grade 11 500

Grade 12 542