For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,473 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 59% (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 98%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mira Costa High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 59% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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