Los Alamitos Unified School District has been honored and recognized over the last several weeks by various newspapers, periodicals, and respected educational and research institutions. None of these accomplishments would be possible without the excellent work of staff members and the outstanding support of families, community members, businesses and LAEF.
Recent LAUSD accomplishments include Los Alamitos High School being ranked in the top 1 percent of high schools in the country by Newsweek, and in the top two percent of high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. LAHS is the only school in Orange County to be named to the College Board’s Honor Roll three years in a row, an honor given to schools that increase both access and passage rates on Advanced Placement exams.
Los Alamitos elementary schools ranked number one in Orange County for the third year in a row by the Orange County Register.
LAUSD was honored as the second highest performing district in the State for closing the achievement gap for low-income students and students of color by the Educational Trust – West. They were also ranked as the number one district in Orange County in college entrance rates for graduating seniors.
LAUSD programs in athletics, activities and the arts have received numerous local and national awards. They are committed to serving and supporting all students and their families in academics, athletics, activities, and the arts.