Mira Costa High School
- Public
- MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
Public School
Mira Costa High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 572 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
68%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1290
877 responses
Average ACT
30
649 responses
AP Enrollment
48%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$153,926
National
$64,994Median Rent
$2,582
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 60 responsesPoll
48%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 60 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,538
Free or Reduced Lunch
6%
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 70 responses74%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 70 responses84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 70 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$102,998
Teachers in First/Second Year
1%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 91 responses63%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 91 responses69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 91 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$13,691 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 101 responses56%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 101 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 101 responsesSimilar Schools
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Mira Costa High School Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 572 reviews
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For a California public school, Costa is probably one of the best you'll find. It's a public school and faces the same challenges most public schools do, but all-around it's a good school. There is a culture among students of being high-achieving, and the academics here are good. Sports are also a plus- there are a lot of really impressive sports teams here, and there's something for everyone. I'm pretty slow and unathletic, but I've still had a great time on the XC team. Manhattan is an affluent area and that has it's ups and downs. Cons- there are plenty of entitled rich kids. Pros- a lot of often-ignored programs are better funded and stuff like prom can be really fun!
What I like about Mira Costa is the sense that everyone is striving to be great at what they are doing. Whether it is in school, sports, arts, or anything, there is always a sense of pride in achieving greatness. I like the community that id developed throughout each grade, and it feels like I have people that I can approach comfortably. Although the above is true, there are also some issues at Costa. Some including how even though there are connected communities, they are mostly divided largely into cliques and ethnic groups. Another thing is that peer pressure is at large, and most people tend to suffer from mental issues from all the pressure. Overall though I would say that there are both good and bad things, but bad things are never an excuse to be able to enjoy the goods of Mira Costa, as it is one of the most successful school in California, and even across the country.
B+ teachers
Most teacher are really good. Shout out to Mr. Brown. He is a great teacher and really cares about his students. He tells us now we will both be on a last name basis because we have a teacher-student relationship. Yet, one day soon we will graduate and that relationship will change and he will call us by our first names. That's so cool! Some teachers are kind of arrogant though and that's really annoying.
Athletics - B There are lots of opportunities to get involved.
Clubs and Extra-curricular - A
Facilities - B.
The classrooms are a mix of old and new but they are building a new gym and the football field is really nice.
Most teacher are really good. Shout out to Mr. Brown. He is a great teacher and really cares about his students. He tells us now we will both be on a last name basis because we have a teacher-student relationship. Yet, one day soon we will graduate and that relationship will change and he will call us by our first names. That's so cool! Some teachers are kind of arrogant though and that's really annoying.
Athletics - B There are lots of opportunities to get involved.
Clubs and Extra-curricular - A
Facilities - B.
The classrooms are a mix of old and new but they are building a new gym and the football field is really nice.