- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Beach, CA
Marina High
Federal NCES profile for Marina High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002232
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marina High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marina High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marina High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Marina High held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 89.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 061806002232 · Huntington Beach, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,997 enr · 21:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Marina High held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 89.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marina 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
- This school
Marina High
1,997 students
- Ocean View Hig 1,154
Ocean View High
1,154 students
What this shows Marina High reports 1,997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marina High compares
Marina 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,997
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 399 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 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 25.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Marina 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 Marina 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean View High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marina 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
- 1,154
- 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.
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
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 (~1,997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marina High
How many students attend Marina High?
Marina High has 1,997 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,089 (2022-23) → 2,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marina High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Marina High?
31.7% of students at Marina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marina High?
The largest demographic group at Marina High is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marina High?
Marina High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Marina High rank among high schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Marina High ranks #4 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 Marina 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.