Ocean View

Huntington Beach, California — 14 schools

6,809
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$20,198
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ocean View operates 14 public schools serving 6,809 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 elementary, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,139 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Orange County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,198 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 54.7% local, 33.6% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $91,881 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #784 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 9653.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 14.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Ocean View school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

Ocean View school enrollment ranges from 236 students (lowest) to 817 students (highest), a spread of 581 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ocean View student-counselor ratio is 9653:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ocean View chronic absenteeism rate is 22.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Ocean View is typically wider than the Ocean View-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
33.6%
State
54.7%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
784 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Orange County county, where this district is located.

$2,682
Studio/mo
$2,746
1 BR/mo
$3,236
2 BR/mo
$4,393
3 BR/mo
$5,246
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$91,881
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 14 schools in Ocean View.

White 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 14.9%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9653.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ocean View

School Enrollment
Mesa View Middle
817
Marine View Middle
736
Vista View Middle
724
Harbour View Elementary
677
Circle View Elementary
582
Hope View Elementary
546
Spring View Middle
487
Oak View Elementary
458
Westmont Elementary
441
Star View Elementary
391
Lake View Elementary
361
Golden View Elementary
346
College View Elementary
337
Village View Elementary
236

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ocean View?

Ocean View has 14 schools, including 4 middle, 10 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,809 students.

How much does Ocean View spend per student?

Ocean View spends $20,198 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #784 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Ocean View?

The average teacher salary in Ocean View is $91,881 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ocean View?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Orange County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ocean View?

Ocean View students are 42.9% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 14.9% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ocean View?

Ocean View has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #784 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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