Serving 228 students in grades 9-12, Coast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Coast High School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coast High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Coast High School often compared to?
Coast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Beach High School, Edison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coast High School?
The graduation rate of Coast High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coast High School?
228 students attend Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Coast High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coast High School?
Coast High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coast High School offer ?
Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coast High School part of?
Coast High School is part of Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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