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#589 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 6% in state

Marina High

High School · Huntington Beach Union High · Huntington Beach, CA

A Huntington Beach Union High high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15871 Springdale St., Huntington Beach, CA 92649

  • Math 53% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$17,009
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Marina High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marina 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • 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

$121,604

Median home value

$1,070,800

Median rent

$2,554/mo

College educated

50.6%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.5 mi204Compare →
Westminster HighEnrollment path unverified8.39–121.7 mi2,543Compare →
Fusion Academy - Huntington BeachPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–121.8 mi29Compare →
Fusion Academy Huntington BeachPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–121.8 mi39Compare →

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
#1 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

Marina High is listed in Huntington Beach Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marina High

Marina High is a public high school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Huntington Beach Union High, serving approximately 2,007 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marina High

What grades does Marina High serve?

Marina High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marina High?

Marina High has an enrollment of approximately 2,007 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marina High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marina High is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marina High rank in CA?

Marina High ranks #589 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Marina High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marina High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Marina High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marina High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marina High a charter school?

No, Marina High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marina High a Title I school?

No, Marina High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marina High?

47.8% of students at Marina 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
2,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 92649)
35,504
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
45.1
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 92649; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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