- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach High
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Beach High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002230
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Beach High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington Beach High has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Beach High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Huntington Beach High held near 2,734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.3 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 061806002230 · Huntington Beach, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,645 enr · 24.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Huntington Beach High held near 2,734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.3 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Huntington Beach High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Valle
Fountain Valley High
3,171 students
- This school
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
- Ocean View Hig 1,154
Ocean View High
1,154 students
What this shows Huntington Beach High reports 2,645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington Beach High compares
Huntington Beach 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,645 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,645
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 441 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 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westminster High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean View High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington Beach High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Huntington Beach
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
Coast High
Alternative education program
159 students 17.7:1 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 (~2,645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington Beach High
How many students attend Huntington Beach High?
Huntington Beach High has 2,645 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,807 (2022-23) → 2,734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Beach High is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntington Beach High?
22.3% of students at Huntington Beach High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Beach High?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Beach High is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Beach High?
Huntington Beach High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huntington Beach High rank among high schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Beach High ranks #5 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 Huntington Beach High, Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students), Westminster High (2,529 students), and Edison High (2,049 students). See the Huntington Beach Union High district page for the complete list.