Huntington Beach High School is a public high school in Huntington Beach, California. Built in 1906, it is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. HBHS is a California Distinguished School. Huntington Beach High School is also the home of the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts.
Serving 2,734 students in grades 9-12, Huntington Beach High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 2,734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Huntington Beach High School's student population of 2,734 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach High School is 0.67, 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
#1459 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Huntington Beach High School's ranking?
Huntington Beach High School is ranked #1459 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Huntington Beach High School often compared to?
Huntington Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison High School, Marina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huntington Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Huntington Beach High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Huntington Beach High School?
2,734 students attend Huntington Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Huntington Beach High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% 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 24:1, 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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