- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Huntington Beach, CA
Ocean View High
Federal NCES profile for Ocean View High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061806002233
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean View High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean View High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach Union High · California
NCES ID 061806002233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Ocean View High held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 061806002233 · Huntington Beach, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,154 enr · 17.8:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Valley High (3,171 students)
Ocean View High held near 1,216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ocean View 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 1,154
Ocean View High
1,154 students
What this shows Ocean View High reports 1,154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean View High compares
Ocean View 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,154 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,154
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 289 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 16.4%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Ocean View High is about as mixed as 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 Ocean View High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westminster High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marina High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean View 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
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 (~1,154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean View High
How many students attend Ocean View High?
Ocean View High has 1,154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,258 (2022-23) → 1,216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean View High is 17.8:1, which is 17% 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 Ocean View High?
66.0% of students at Ocean View High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean View High?
The largest demographic group at Ocean View High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean View High?
Ocean View High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Ocean View High rank among high schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View High ranks #3 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 Ocean View 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.