- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pacifica, CA
Oceana High
Federal NCES profile for Oceana High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061893002294
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oceana High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Pacifica · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for California
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oceana High has class sizes smaller than 87% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oceana High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Union High · California
NCES ID 061893002294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Oceana High shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 061893002294 · Pacifica, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.7:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmoor High (1,278 students)
Oceana High shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Oceana High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmoor High
Westmoor High
1,278 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High
1,072 students
- Terra Nova Hig
Terra Nova High
740 students
- This school 471
Oceana High
471 students
- Thornton High 89
Thornton High
89 students
What this shows Oceana High reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oceana High compares
Oceana High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 13% in California - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$21,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Oceana High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Jefferson Union High reports $21,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oceana High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoor High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Nova High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornton High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oceana High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Pacifica
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oceana High
How many students attend Oceana High?
Oceana High has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pacifica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceana High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oceana High is 15.7:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 0% 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 Oceana High?
19.4% of students at Oceana High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oceana High?
The largest demographic group at Oceana High is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in Pacifica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oceana High?
Oceana High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Oceana High rank among public schools in Pacifica?
By Resource Investment Index, Oceana High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Pacifica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pacifica on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Union High?
Besides Oceana High, Jefferson Union High also operates Westmoor High (1,278 students), Jefferson High (1,072 students), and Terra Nova High (740 students). See the Jefferson Union High district page for the complete list.