Ocean View

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Huntington Beach, California - 14 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Ocean View #1159 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,035 per pupil, Ocean View ranks #965 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,809
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$15,035
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, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Orange County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,035 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 54.7% local, 33.6% state, and 11.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 34/100, ranked #1159 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 1526.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Circle View Elementary, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.

Its largest campus is Mesa View Middle, enrolling 817 students (11% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Village View Elementary, at 236 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

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 1527:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

34
Equity Score
1159 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 59.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Ocean View's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Circle View Elementary 71.8
  2. 2 Mesa View Middle 71.5
  3. 3 College View Elementary 68.7
  4. 4 Harbour View Elementary 67.7
  5. 5 Golden View Elementary 64.2

Programs & Resources

1526.7:1
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

How Ocean View Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Culver City Unified Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Azusa Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Blue Ridge Academy District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Highlands Community Charter District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Escondido Union High Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ocean View's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in California

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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 $15,035 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #1159 in California.

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 34/100, ranking #1159 out of 1517 districts in California.