Top Rankings
Huntington Beach Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 15,082 students in Huntington Beach Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Huntington Beach Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
15,082 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
636 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Huntington Beach Union High School District, which is ranked #243 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#241 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
46 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,379 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
29%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,517 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
56%
# Black Students
136 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
5,097 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
34%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
832 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,565
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,603
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,834
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,080
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,022 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$279 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending (20-21)
$257 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$18,498
$19,801
Spending / Student (20-21)
$17,022
$18,236
Best Huntington Beach Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Valley High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17816 Bushard
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 962-3301
Grades: 9-12
| 3,286 students
Rank: #22.
Edison High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #33.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,914 students
Rank: #44.
Marina High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 2,265 students
Rank: #55.
Westminster High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14325 Goldenw. St.
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-1381
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-1381
Grades: 9-12
| 2,654 students
Rank: #66.
Ocean View High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17071 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Grades: 9-12
| 1,305 students
Rank: #77.
Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17231 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Valley Vista High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Dolphin St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 964-7766
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 964-7766
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huntington Beach Union High School District?
Huntington Beach Union High School District manages 8 public schools serving 15,082 students.
What is the rank of Huntington Beach Union High School District?
Huntington Beach Union High School District is ranked #243 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huntington Beach Union High School District?
34% of Huntington Beach Union High School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huntington Beach Union High School District?
Huntington Beach Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Huntington Beach Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,022 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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