Enrollment
2,645
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002230
👥 S:T ratio 1
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntington Beach High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach High is a large high school in Huntington Beach, California, enrolling 2,645 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,645 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #204, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Huntington Beach's high schools, it stands alongside Edison High (2,049 students): Huntington Beach High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 21.3:1).
Huntington Beach Union High also operates Fountain Valley High (3,171 students) and Westminster High (2,529 students) alongside Huntington Beach High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Huntington Beach High compares
Huntington Beach High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntington Beach Union High, which includes Huntington Beach High.
$14,501
Per student
-12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,645 students)
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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.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Huntington Beach High a good school?
Huntington Beach High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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