Huntington Beach High School vs. Edison High School
Should I attend Huntington Beach High School or Edison High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,914 students in grades 9-12, Huntington Beach High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
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).
Serving 2,161 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,914 students
2,161 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
104 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#211 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
80%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
708
468
Grade 10 Students
750
536
Grade 11 Students
727
503
Grade 12 Students
729
654
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
13%
% Hispanic
23%
18%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
54%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%