About the City
Laguna Hills is built on one of the major land grants developed during the Rancho Era. Following Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821, those who had served in the government or who had friends in authority, were given vast lands for cattle grazing. Rancho Lomas de Santiago, Rancho San Joaquin, and Rancho Niguel covered much of the western portion of the Saddleback Valley. Don Juan Avila was granted the 13,000 Rancho Niguel on which Laguna Hills is located.
In 1874, Lewis Moulton purchased Rancho Niguel from Don Juan Avila and increased the original grant to 22,000 acres. Moulton and his partner, Jean Piedra Daguerre, used the ranch to raise sheep and cattle. The Moulton Ranch was eventually subdivided in the early 1960’s, part of which is recognized as Laguna Hills.
Incorporation efforts began in 1987 and on March 5, 1991, the goal of incorporation was finally achieved with 86% of the residents voting in favor of forming the City of Laguna Hills. On December 20, 1991, Laguna Hills officially became a City.
On November 14, 1995, the City Council approved annexation of the North Laguna Hills area, which became part of the incorporated City on July 1, 1996.
On September 18, 2000, with the overwhelming support from the 1,800 residents, the “Westside” Annexation Area officially became part of the incorporated City. The annexation added 149 acres of residential land, which includes the Aliso Viejo Community Association’s Sheep Hills Park.
Content derived from various sources including Wikipedia, and City/Village of Laguna Hills.
Schools
Public Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
4 Public Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
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| Laguna Hills High School Phone: (949) 770-5447 25401 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Public | 9-12 | 1925 | 25 |
| Valencia Elementary School Phone: (949) 830-3650 25661 Paseo de Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Public | K-6 | 630 | 23 |
| Lomarena Elementary School Phone: (949) 581-1370 25100 Earhart Rd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Public | K-6 | 529 | 19 |
| San Joaquin Elementary School Phone: (949) 581-3450 22182 Barbera, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Public | K-6 | 636 | 21 |
Private Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
2 Private Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
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| New Vista School Phone: (949) 455-1270 23092 Mill Creek Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Private, Special Education | 6-12 | 39 | 5 |
| St Augustine Classical Academy Phone: (949) 215-3936 25382 Mackenzie St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Private, Special Program Emphasis | K-7 | 48 | 8 |
Special Education Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
1 Special Education Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
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| New Vista School Phone: (949) 455-1270 23092 Mill Creek Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Private, Special Education | 6-12 | 39 | 5 |
Special Program Emphasis Schools in Laguna Hills, CA
1 Special Program Emphasis Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Classical Academy Phone: (949) 215-3936 25382 Mackenzie St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
Private, Special Program Emphasis | K-7 | 48 | 8 |
Business
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Peppino's Italian Family Restaurants Phone: (949) 951-2611 23600 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
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NuVision Financial Federal Credit Union Phone: (800) 444-6327 23020 Lake Forest Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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Hospitals
Blood Donor Center at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Phone: (949) 452-3158 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Phone: (949) 452-7255 24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Phone: (949) 452-7888 24953 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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