- Mira Costa High reported a higher ap enrollment than West High (1,296 vs. 594).
- Mira Costa High reported a higher sat/act participation than West High (682 vs. 165).
- Mira Costa High reported a higher graduating cohort than West High (632 vs. 503).
- Graduation rates are within 1 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
West High reported a higher chronically absent students than Mira Costa High (195 vs. 153).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Mira Costa High reported a higher graduating cohort than West High (632 vs. 503).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Mira Costa High reported a higher ap enrollment than West High (1,296 vs. 594).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
West High reported a higher violent incidents than Mira Costa High (23 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
West High reported a higher students per counselor than Mira Costa High (309.8:1 vs. 287.9:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Mira Costa High
$18,038.51
West High
$15,036.51
Local revenue share
Mira Costa High
72.1%
West High
34.6%
State revenue share
Mira Costa High
24.6%
West High
58.5%
Federal revenue share
Mira Costa High
3.4%
West High
7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mira Costa High
9.2%
West High
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.