School district or education agency · NCES 0622590

Los Alamitos Unified

Los Alamitos, CA

District overview See comparisons

Students8,931

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools9

operational schools · 2023–24

Students8,931

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,064

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States

Academic standing2025

72nd percentile42nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 30 percentile points higher than the state figure and 27 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

10.5%27.7%27.8%

This district is 17.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 17.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$18,482$25,614$19,509

This district is $7,132 per student lower than the state figure and $1,027 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,064$18,479$15,859

This district is $3,415 per student lower than the state figure and $795 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,209$2,019$1,964

This district is $810 per student lower than the state figure and $755 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$46$135$336

This district is $89 per student lower than the state figure and $290 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,941$2,978$1,793

This district is $1,037 per student lower than the state figure and $148 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,958$9,951$8,742

This district is $993 per student lower than the state figure and $216 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,830$4,693$3,769

This district is $863 per student lower than the state figure and $61 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$29,453$18,517$11,715

This district is $10,936 per student higher than the state figure and $17,738 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$684$916$869

This district is $232 per student lower than the state figure and $185 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

25:122:115:1

This district is 3.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 10.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

627:1443:1376:1

This district is 184 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 251 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

91.2108.2138.9

This district is 17.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 47.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

18.216.918.5

This district is 1.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.51.30.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%98.6%99.0%

This district is 1.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.7%2.7%2.6%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.3%19.3%12.0%

This district is 17.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

10.7%12.5%14.0%

This district is 1.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.1%2.1%3.9%

This district is 3.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%95.9%95.8%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.9%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

16.1%57.8%50.6%

This district is 41.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 34.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.9%2.8%4.5%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.0%6.1%9.0%

This district is 3.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.8%4.5%6.7%

This district is 1.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.5%13.9%14.4%

This district is 9.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 53,808 students

42.6%

Grades 6–82,090 students

23.4%

Grades 9–123,033 students

34.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten777

Grade 1552

Grade 2584

Grade 3610

Grade 4659

Grade 5626

Grade 6725

Grade 7662

Grade 8703

Grade 9718

Grade 10744

Grade 11769

Grade 12802

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,437 (38.5%)

Hispanic/Latino2,650 (29.7%)

Asian1,514 (17.0%)

Two or more races1,042 (11.7%)

Black or African American219 (2.5%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander55 (0.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native7 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

814.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

353.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

14.3School counselors, full-time equivalent

13School psychologists, full-time equivalent

162.2Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

15.8School administrators, full-time equivalent

27.1Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Kindergarten teachers36 FTE

Elementary teachers196.2 FTE

Secondary teachers121 FTE

Elementary school counselors4.6 FTE

Secondary school counselors9.3 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support27.2 FTE

School administrative support31.7 FTE

Other support staff163.4 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

774Total completers

774Regular diplomas

21Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

CA98.6%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.7%

CA2.7%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.3%Students learning English205 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.3%

CA19.3%

U.S.12.0%

10.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services974 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District10.7%

CA12.5%

U.S.14.0%

5.1%Students with Section 504 plans463 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.1%

CA2.1%

U.S.3.9%

0.5%English learners also receiving IDEA services44 students · 9 of 9 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.5%

CA3.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

26Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CA95.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

6,984children ages 5 to 17

316estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.5%about 1 in 22 school-age children

District4.5%

CA13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Berkeley UnifiedBerkeley, CA9,077 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Alameda UnifiedAlameda, CA9,061 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →San Mateo Union HighSan Mateo, CA8,841 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Campbell Union HighSan Jose, CA8,613 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Arcadia UnifiedArcadia, CA8,988 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students1,143 assessments

90 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged6,212 assessments

75 out of 100

Fem3,757 assessments

73 out of 100

Mal3,911 assessments

72 out of 100

White students2,893 assessments

70 out of 100

Hispanic students2,343 assessments

63 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students1,460 assessments

58 out of 100

Black students54 assessments

47 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

6Elementary schools

1High schools

2Middle schools

9Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

6%Federal

45.6%State

48.4%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,064Total current spending per student

$10,016Instruction per student

$4,615Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$9.9MFederal revenue6% of total revenue

$75.4MState revenue45.6% of total revenue

$79.9MLocal revenue48.4% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$10,016Instructionper student

$4,615Student and instructional supportper student

$1,941Special educationper student

$1,330Building operations and maintenanceper student

$212Student transportationper student

$434Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$80MSalaries$8,958 per student

$34.2MEmployee benefits$3,830 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$413KEquipmentFY 2023

$10.8MCapital outlay$1,209 per student

$10.4MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$263.1MDebt outstanding at year end$29,453 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$6.1MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$6.2MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$288KTitle I$32 per student

$1.9MIDEA special education$209 per student

$27KCareer and technical education$3 per student

$1.7MChild nutrition$194 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$13,884

FY 2023$15,064

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$3,220

FY 2023$1,209

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$29,480

FY 2023$29,453

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–213.6%

330 of 9,283 students

2021–2212%

1,097 of 9,106 students

2022–2310.5%

934 of 8,906 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE9 reporting schools

22Security staff FTE9 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs9 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

98Out-of-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →29In-school suspensions9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests9 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi9 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber9 reporting schools

9Student devices reported9 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats without a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Attacks involving a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →80Attacks without a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon9 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents9 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?10.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 8,906 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?8 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$15,064current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?627:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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