Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Coast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Coast High School's student population of 181 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Coast High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coast High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4593 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
43%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coast High School's ranking?
Coast High School is ranked #4593 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coast High School often compared to?
Coast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coast High School?
The graduation rate of Coast High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coast High School?
181 students attend Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Coast High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coast High School?
Coast High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coast High School offer ?
Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coast High School part of?
Coast High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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