Oceana High School

401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Oceana High School serves 573 students in grades 9-12.
Oceana High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 80-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oceana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Oceana High School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
573 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oceana High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Oceana High School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
37%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oceana High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.73
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oceana High School's ranking?
Oceana High School is ranked #248 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oceana High School often compared to?
Oceana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Nova High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceana High School?
The graduation rate of Oceana High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oceana High School?
573 students attend Oceana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Oceana High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceana High School?
Oceana High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oceana High School offer ?
Oceana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oceana High School part of?
Oceana High School is part of Jefferson Union High School District.

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School Reviews

2   9/27/2010
The teachers don't explain things well for new students and kind of expect you to already know everything. I came from Kansas. I am a straight A student. When I came to Oceana I was having grades as low as 66%. I DO NOT recommend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - zozez
5   9/29/2009
Everyone has said how much they hate this school. But I found it fun.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - pedo

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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