Very Good
#1741 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Huntington Beach High
High School · Huntington Beach Union High · Huntington Beach, CA
A Huntington Beach Union High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1905 Main St., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
- Math 42% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Huntington Beach High score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Huntington Beach High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,993
Median home value
$1,176,000
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Academy Huntington Beach Seacliff VillagePrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Holy Family InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Holy Family InstitutePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Westminster HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,543 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntington Beach Union High
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Huntington Beach High is listed in Huntington Beach Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach High is a public high school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach Union High, serving approximately 2,734 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,741 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Huntington Beach High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huntington Beach High
What grades does Huntington Beach High serve?
Huntington Beach High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Huntington Beach High?
Huntington Beach High has an enrollment of approximately 2,734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Beach High is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huntington Beach High rank in CA?
Huntington Beach High ranks #1,741 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Huntington Beach High's MySchoolScout rating?
Huntington Beach High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Huntington Beach High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntington Beach High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Huntington Beach High a charter school?
No, Huntington Beach High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huntington Beach High a Title I school?
No, Huntington Beach High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huntington Beach High?
33.3% of students at Huntington Beach 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
- 2,734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (714) 536-2514
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92648)
- 45,521
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
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 92648; 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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