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La Quinta High School vs. Bolsa Grande High School

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School Overview

School
La Quinta High School
10372 Mcfadden St.
Westminster, CA 92683
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bolsa Grande High School
9401 Westminster Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

La Quinta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Bolsa Grande High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,065 students in grades 9-12, La Quinta High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,726 students in grades 9-12, Bolsa Grande High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,065 students
1,726 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Quinta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bolsa Grande High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Quinta High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bolsa Grande High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Quinta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bolsa Grande High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at La Quinta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bolsa Grande High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#775 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1719 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Quinta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bolsa Grande High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in CA)
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Quinta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolsa Grande High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at La Quinta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bolsa Grande High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of La Quinta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bolsa Grande High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of La Quinta High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bolsa Grande High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
509
435
Grade 10 Students
504
458
Grade 11 Students
524
418
Grade 12 Students
528
415

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1988-89 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1991-92 school year.
% Asian
76%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at La Quinta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bolsa Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garden Grove Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bolsa Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bolsa Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at La Quinta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bolsa Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garden Grove Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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