Huntington Beach High School serves 2,914 students in grades 9-12.
Huntington Beach High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,914 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntington Beach 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
Huntington Beach High School's student population of 2,914 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntington Beach High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Huntington Beach High School is 0.64, 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
#93 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 is Huntington Beach High School's ranking?
Huntington Beach High School is ranked #93 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington Beach High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Huntington Beach High School?
2,914 students attend Huntington Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Huntington Beach High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntington Beach High School?
Huntington Beach High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Huntington Beach High School offer ?
Huntington Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Huntington Beach High School part of?
Huntington Beach High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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