Edison High School is a public high school located in Huntington Beach, California which first began operation in 1969. It is a part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Edison is a California Distinguished School. The graduation rate at Edison is 96.5%.
Serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edison High School's student population of 2,011 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Edison High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edison High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edison High School's ranking?
Edison High School is ranked #1105 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Edison High School often compared to?
Edison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Beach High School, Marina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison High School?
The graduation rate of Edison High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edison High School?
2,011 students attend Edison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edison High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison High School?
Edison High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Edison High School offer ?
Edison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edison High School part of?
Edison High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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