Half Moon Bay High School
Half Moon Bay High School serves 1,060 students in grades 9-12.
Half Moon Bay High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Half Moon Bay High School's student population of 1,060 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Half Moon Bay High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4027 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
40%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Half Moon Bay High School?
1,060 students attend Half Moon Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Half Moon Bay High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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