Aliso Niguel High vs Laguna Beach High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students
Laguna Beach High
Laguna Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
815 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Laguna Beach High Laguna Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #30 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #1459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,563 | 815 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Beach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 66.5).
- •Laguna Beach High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Laguna Beach High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Laguna Beach High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Laguna Beach High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 23.7).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 815.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aliso Niguel High better than Laguna Beach High?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Beach High ranks higher (78.8 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aliso Niguel High and Laguna Beach High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Laguna Beach High: 815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Laguna Beach High rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Laguna Beach High is 30th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).