Half Moon Bay High School
Tel:
(650)712-7200
- Half Moon Bay High School serves 995 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is equal to the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Half Moon Bay High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Half Moon Bay High School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 995 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Half Moon Bay High School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Half Moon Bay High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3101 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 47% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cabrillo Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Half Moon Bay High School is Peninsula High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Bruno Peninsula High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 178 students
0.7 miles
300 Piedmont Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650)558-2499 0.7 9-12 178 - Half Moon Bay Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
0.8 miles
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7190 0.8 6-8 795 - Half Moon Bay Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
0.8 miles
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7224 0.8 9-12 32 - Half Moon Bay Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 622 students
0.9 miles
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7160 0.9 K-5 622 - Half Moon Bay El Granada Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 430 students
2.7 miles
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650)712-7150 2.7 K-5 430
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