For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,568 students in Manhattan Beach, CA. The top ranked public high school in Manhattan Beach, CA is Mira Costa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan Beach, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Manhattan Beach have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Manhattan Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mira Costa High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Manhattan Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 2,568 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Manhattan Beach, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Manhattan Beach, CA include Mira Costa High School. Manhattan Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Manhattan Beach?
1 public high schools are located in Manhattan Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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