La Mirada High School

13520 Adelfa Drive

School District

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:24
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on April 19, 2024

It is a safe school where I have made many friends over my 4 years here. The ASB plans a lot of fun events. The school just opened new tennis courts in the fall, the brand new football stadium is going to be open shortly and there will be state of the art facilities for baseball, softball and a practice field for band, soccer, flag football and football. Teachers here have high expectations and the work can be rigorous but it is still attainable to get good grades and go to a great university. The career tech Ed classes we have are helpful for students that might know what they want to get a career in. We have an award winning Welding program and entrepreneurship program. There are also engineering, family and education, biomedical science pathways for students interested in those. There are lots of clubs offered and I think it is a good place to be.
Submitted by other on April 01, 2024

I had an incredible experience going to LMHS. I felt supported by teachers, was in a couple clubs, was in choir and had several friends throughout my experience. I felt like it was a pretty balanced school with opportunities for students to be a part of anything they wanted to try. My parents felt like there was good communication from admin and I was able to take some more rigorous classes.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2023

I hate being here. I have never enjoyed a single day doing any of the work that is assigned here. I can't even say that this is a learning environment, as I haven't "learned" anything meaningful. The ONLY thing that makes this school bearable are the friends you make, which is a given at literally every school. Most of the teachers are not good teachers who only focus on work, work and work. There are only a handful of teachers who I can say I have genuinely enjoyed being in their class. That is unacceptable. Furthermore, there is almost no focus on the students. It's always about our athletics team. I really wish I could say that I enjoy being at this school, but if i'm honest, I'm only still here because I have good friends here. If you're considering going here, look somewhere else.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2021

The teachers harass students and disrespects them in the worse ways, bringing their self esteem down. I’m writing this review based on the experience my two students had to go through and face with no support from administrators who was more interested in the reputation of the school and covering up for their staff. No help at all at this school or the district when it comes to protecting teachers and reputation. They don’t give a dam about the students this is so sad! My students where not involved in any sort of trouble they both graduated with honors and where involved in the school.
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2021

After being here for 4 years it is easy to see the incompetence of some of the teachers, although some teachers were very beneficial to my academic growth some departments either overwork their student to the point of giving up entirely or not care enough to actually teach its students. The environment the school presents is like a tying a noose around your neck, hard to breath and wanting it to be over with.
Submitted by student on November 30, 2020

These are my honest opinions and my experience I went there freshman and sophomore year I felt like the teachers gave zero help. They only care about athletes or AP students or students with high GPA’s. The school seems very slow. They didn’t take good care of the school, teachers are very lazy don’t grade work in time most of the time they complain about students not doing work but don’t explain work.
Submitted by student on May 13, 2020

I would rate my experience at this school as poor because they favor only the athletic departments and do not care for the rest of the student body. The school spirit is awful and my last year of high school was not enjoyable at all.
Submitted by student on April 08, 2019

a waste of my 3 years in that school really bad school
Submitted by other on February 10, 2017

There are some amazing teachers and staff at this school that both effectively teach students their subjects and other important life lessons and help them develop character. An overall very calm school, with barely any fights, and the few that do happen don't progress to anything serious. Has plenty of diversity when it comes to sports, extra-curricular groups and activities, and elective classes. It's a shame they eventually got rid of home economics classes entirely, when they closed up the sewing class that so many students fell in love with and found a career in.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2015

Very nice school!! It offers many program opportunities for each student. Great academic and social enviroment!!
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2014

I would say la mirada is an okay layed back school. Nothing really goes on here no fights no bullying Pretty average school
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2014

I graduated from La Mirada High after attending both John Glenn and Norwalk High. My mother worked at each of the said school and I had to go where she was working. La Mirada is definitely the lesser of the evils. Academically its average. Just like any other high school in America if you are involved in athletics you are golden, everyone else is just lost in the crowd. The problem with La Mirada is the community. They have this "we are better than everyone" attitude. That carries over to the kids. The faculty doesn't stand a chance against a community of self righteous parents. The majority of parents here feel their children can do no wrong. The faculty is sick of fighting a loosing battle and therefore the kids always "win" and get away with whatever rules they had been breaking. The 3 pages of reviews on this site is proof that the parents are involved more so that the 2 high school in this district. Just know that your child could walk away from this school felling very entitled, and not grounded in reality. The little bubble they have created for themselves in the City of LaMirada quickly pops as you graduate and head out into the real world.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2014

Although I know students that have done well at La Mirada, my family has been very disappointed. I believe that if your student is in the Matador Academy honors program, they will do well. However, if you have an average or struggling student, do not expect much. I have met with some very supportive caring teachers but every year encounter at least one teacher that refuses to respond to emails or phone calls without administrative intervention. Unacceptable. It seems that some of the teachers do not care about the average student, just those in the honors program. In the way on discipline, the students get a way with a lot. Little classroom control. I hear about all sorts of disturbing things students do on campus. Overall not impressed.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2014

I have 2 students at La Mirada High School and it is our local school. Many students come from Norwalk to attend this campus. The school offers many clubs and social activities. The library is opened at lunch and after school until 4PM for student use. It has many new books, magazines and Internet connected computers for student use. The campus is relatively safe with ample security guards. The administration is quick to handle the bullying situations. I question how the firing of some staff is handled. If your student likes sports, the programs are excellent. The arts programs have dedicated teachers. The math and science programs could be stronger and prepare the students better. The Matador Scholar Program helps college bound students with academic support from teachers and peers. Like most schools, there is room for improvement and change. The administration should work more with students who are not headed to a four year college. Students who opt to attend junior colleges, like Cerritos, Fullerton and Cypress, need more information about their programs.
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2014

Very supportive of their honor and AP students. Their Madador Scholar program includes teachers, students and parents. The teachers are excellent and if your student is motivated they will be supported by teachers, all the office staff as well as other honor students. They are striving to bring the school to the level of being one of the best high schools in Southern California. This high school is what you make of it. The security is tight but if you are an excellent student you are very quickly identified and will find all the support necessary for your child's future. La Mirada is a nice city for teens and this school is one of the major reasons I have raised my childen here.
Submitted by other on May 14, 2013

This school is really supportive if you put your effort into school activities, sports, and/or academics. A lot of people complain our school doesn't offer much but if you put an initiative and put yourself out there everyone from teachers to our principal will back you up.
Submitted by other on January 11, 2013

La Mirada High school like all other high schools in California are faced with problems. Overall the school has many programs that other school don't have. We have 6 Academies on campus. Yes then classrooms are overcrowded but that is because of budget cuts. Some teachers are not as good. But the school academic performances have increased in the last 4 years. New programs are in place such as Avid. College Career has a new program in place also. Improvements are in place. They are coming in slowly but the school really is trying to do it's best during this really hard time.
Submitted by other on January 09, 2013

This school isn't that even good. The teachers are horrible and the students are bad as well. There are a lot of fake people at the school and there are a lot of pointless rules as well. All the school cares about is sports and not so much on academics. The jocks here think they're all cool. I don't reccomend this school at all. Not to mention this school is way overcrowded as well.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2012

Some of the teachers at this school dont have patience for their students when the students have questions regarding something they dont understand some of the teachers yell at their students that do ask questions. Some teachers dont seem to care how they can get thru to there students, they just want to teach there way because they think its the best way they are closed minded and just dont care to change. If these teachers cared they would be more willing to change their teaching methods.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2012

Overall LMHS is your typical high school. I would however rate it much better than its counterparts like John Glenn and Norwalk. My daughter went to Norwalk before and it was terrible. LMHS is far better and the students and parents are more involved.