Serving 1,948 students in grades 9-12, Oceanside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,948 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oceanside High serves the northwest part of Oceanside, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 51.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oceanside High School's student population of 1,948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,948 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oceanside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oceanside High School is 0.56, 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
#4826 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Silver
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oceanside High School's ranking?
Oceanside High School is ranked #4826 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oceanside High School often compared to?
Oceanside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Camino High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceanside High School?
The graduation rate of Oceanside High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Oceanside High School?
1,948 students attend Oceanside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oceanside High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oceanside High School?
Oceanside High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oceanside High School offer ?
Oceanside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oceanside High School part of?
Oceanside High School is part of Oceanside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Oceanside High School located?
Oceanside High School is located in the Townsite neighborhood of Oceanside, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Townsite.
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