Very Good
#3060 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Half Moon Bay High
High School · Cabrillo Unified · Half Moon Bay, CA
A Cabrillo Unified high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Lewis Foster Dr., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
- Math 31% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Half Moon Bay High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2017, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Half Moon Bay High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,272
Median home value
$1,509,300
Median rent
$1,977/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street ScholarsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Pilarcitos Alternative High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Main Street ScholarsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cabrillo Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,816NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Half Moon Bay High is listed in Cabrillo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay High is a public high school in Half Moon Bay, CA, part of Cabrillo Unified, serving approximately 987 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,060 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Half Moon Bay High
What grades does Half Moon Bay High serve?
Half Moon Bay High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Half Moon Bay High?
Half Moon Bay High has an enrollment of approximately 987 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Half Moon Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Half Moon Bay High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Half Moon Bay High rank in CA?
Half Moon Bay High ranks #3,060 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Half Moon Bay High's MySchoolScout rating?
Half Moon Bay High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Half Moon Bay High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Half Moon Bay High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Half Moon Bay High a charter school?
No, Half Moon Bay High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Half Moon Bay High a Title I school?
No, Half Moon Bay High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Half Moon Bay High?
36.0% of students at Half Moon Bay High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 987
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (650) 712-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 94019)
- 14,754
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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