Laguna Creek High School is a public high school located in Elk Grove, California, a suburban community near Sacramento, California established in 1994 as the fourth high school in Elk Grove. Laguna Creek is the only school in the Elk Grove Unified School district that offers the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Serving 2,119 students in grades 9-12, Laguna Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laguna Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Laguna Creek High School's student population of 2,119 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laguna Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laguna Creek High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4179 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laguna Creek High School's ranking?
Laguna Creek High School is ranked #4179 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Laguna Creek High School often compared to?
Laguna Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Laguna Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Laguna Creek High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Laguna Creek High School?
2,119 students attend Laguna Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Laguna Creek High School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laguna Creek High School?
Laguna Creek High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Laguna Creek High School offer ?
Laguna Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Laguna Creek High School part of?
Laguna Creek High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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