Huntington Beach Union High School District
School District · Huntington Beach, California
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Enrollment
14,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
8 high
Enrollment
14,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Evaluating Huntington Beach Union High?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Huntington Beach Union High as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marina High
Huntington Beach · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fountain Valley High
Fountain Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Edison High
Huntington Beach · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#106 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,009
$638 vs California median
District size
14,104 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Huntington Beach Union High ranks #106 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Huntington Beach Union High's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marina High (8.7/10), Fountain Valley High (8.6/10), and Edison High (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Huntington Beach Union High schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntington Beach Union High
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marina High | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Fountain Valley High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Edison High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Westminster High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Huntington Beach High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ocean View High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Coast High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Valley Vista High | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Huntington Beach Union High
Huntington Beach Union High is a Huntington Beach, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 14,104 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1. District-level spending was $17,009 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Huntington Beach Union High is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marina High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Huntington Beach Union High students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Huntington Beach Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Huntington Beach Union High with test data.
Schools in Huntington Beach Union High
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Huntington Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 14,104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 607
- District spending per student
- $17,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huntington Beach Union High?
Huntington Beach Union High has 8 schools in total — 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Huntington Beach Union High?
The average composite rating for Huntington Beach Union High is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Huntington Beach Union High?
Huntington Beach Union High's district-level spending was $17,009 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huntington Beach Union High?
The average student-teacher ratio in Huntington Beach Union High is 23.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Huntington Beach Union High?
Marina High is the highest-rated school in Huntington Beach Union High with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Huntington Beach Union High?
Across schools in Huntington Beach Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Huntington Beach Union High compare to other districts in California?
Huntington Beach Union High has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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