For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,149 students in Huntington Beach, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA are Marina High School, Huntington Beach High School and Edison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntington Beach, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Huntington Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Huntington Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntington Beach High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Huntington Beach, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marina High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Edison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Gr: 9-12 | 2,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ocean View High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17071 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17231 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Huntington Beach, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Gr: K-5
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
6311 Larchwood Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7212
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 894-7212
Gr: K-8 | 1,378 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
7721 Juliette Low Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-9643
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-9643
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA include Marina High School, Huntington Beach High School and Edison High School. Huntington Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Huntington Beach?
5 public high schools are located in Huntington Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Huntington Beach are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Huntington Beach include: Coast High School vs. Huntington Beach High School, Edison High School vs. Huntington Beach High School, Marina High School vs. Huntington Beach High School
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