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LBHS has earned statewide recognition as a 2026 California Green Ribbon Schools Gold Level Honoree, the California Department of Education announced today. Gold Level status is awarded to schools achieving a score of 75 percent or higher, and Laguna Beach High School earned a score of 85.23 percent, placing it among the highest performing schools in the state for environmental and sustainability practices.

When it comes to college readiness, Laguna Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) produces outcomes that stand with the strongest public school systems nationally. With a 99% graduation rate, an average ACT score near 29, and AP exam pass rates exceeding 90%, LBUSD students perform at a level that places them among the highest-achieving public high school graduates in California and across the United States.

Board Member James J. Kelly, Ph.D., brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education the perspective of a higher education leader and social work professional with a deep commitment to equity in public education.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. – The Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 8 approved final actions to move forward with the construction of the Laguna Beach High School pool modernization project.

LBUSD invites parents and caregivers to a three-part seminar series focused on supporting the social-emotional growth, communication skills, and problem-solving strategies of elementary-age students.

This profile is part of a new series highlighting the five members of the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education. President Sheri Morgan brings to the Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education the perspective of a long-time parent, community member, and advocate for public education.

People are paying close attention to our schools right now. That level of attention reflects both the complexity of the moment and a community that is deeply invested in its schools. It shows up in strong participation, high expectations, and careful attention to how our schools are governed and led.

Launching January 28, Strength in Parenting is a new monthly seminar-style series for parents and guardians of students in grades 5–12. Designed to reduce isolation and build confidence, the series focuses on preventing alcohol and drug misuse through guided conversation and practical, take-home strategies.

Laguna Beach Unified School District today announced that Marianne Lawson, an elementary school counselor at El Morro Elementary School, has been named the 2025–26 Orange County Elementary School Counselor of the Year by the Orange County Department of Education.

New student enrollment for Laguna Beach Unified School District will open on Wednesday, Feb. 11.