- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Beach, CA
Coast High
Federal NCES profile for Coast High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806008856
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coast High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for California
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Coast High has class sizes smaller than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coast High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806008856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Coast High held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061806008856 · Huntington Beach, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 17.7:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Coast High held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Coast High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Valle
Fountain Valley High
3,171 students
- Huntington Bea
Huntington Beach High
2,645 students
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
2,529 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,049 students
- Marina High
Marina High
1,997 students
- This school 159
Coast High
159 students
What this shows Coast High reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coast High compares
Coast High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 19% in California - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Coast High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Huntington Beach Union High reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coast High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Beach High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westminster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coast High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,529
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Huntington Beach
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Huntington Beach High
Standard public school
2,645 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,049 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Marina High
Standard public school
1,997 students 21:1 students per teacher
Ocean View High
Standard public school
1,154 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coast High
How many students attend Coast High?
Coast High has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Coast High is 17.7:1, which is 18% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coast High?
30.1% of students at Coast High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coast High?
The largest demographic group at Coast High is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coast High?
Coast High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coast High rank among high schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Coast High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach Union High?
Besides Coast High, Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students), Huntington Beach High (2,645 students), and Westminster High (2,529 students). See the Huntington Beach Union High district page for the complete list.