Manhattan Beach Unified School District

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MBUSD consistently ranks as one of the highest performing unified school districts in California. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students learn at high levels and to maximize academic success for all. MBUSD serves students at eight schools: five elementary schools; one middle school; one high school, and one preschool.

Its schools and programs have received numerous honors and awards including recognition as a National Green Ribbon District, and school recognitions such as California Distinguished Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools, and California Gold Ribbon Schools. Mira Costa is consistently ranked among the nation’s Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Student test scores for 2022 show that our students are excelling and the results are the highest in the South Bay and among the top in the region.

85% of Mira Costa High School graduates attend a 4-year university after high school, an additional 10% attend a 2-year college.