Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Half Moon Bay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,039 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Half Moon Bay High School's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,039 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Half Moon Bay High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Half Moon Bay High School often compared to?
Half Moon Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Mateo High School, Hillsdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Moon Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Half Moon Bay High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Half Moon Bay High School?
1,039 students attend Half Moon Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Half Moon Bay High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Half Moon Bay High School?
Half Moon Bay High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Half Moon Bay High School offer ?
Half Moon Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Half Moon Bay High School part of?
Half Moon Bay High School is part of Cabrillo Unified School District.
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