Oceanside High School
Oceanside High School serves 2,044 students in grades 9-12.
Oceanside High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oceanside High School's student population of 2,044 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oceanside High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oceanside High School is 0.52, 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
#6251 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
20%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)86%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceanside High School?
The graduation rate of Oceanside High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Oceanside High School?
2,044 students attend Oceanside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oceanside High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside High School?
Oceanside High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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.
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