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Best Huntington Beach Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 8,004 students in Huntington Beach, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA are Marina High School, Huntington Beach High School and Edison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntington Beach, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Huntington Beach have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Huntington Beach, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huntington Beach High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marina High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 893-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Huntington Beach High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Edison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-1356
Gr: 9-12 | 2,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ocean View High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17071 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 848-0656
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17231 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 842-4227
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Huntington Beach, CA include Marina High School, Huntington Beach High School and Edison High School. Huntington Beach has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Huntington Beach?
5 public high schools are located in Huntington Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntington Beach?
Huntington Beach public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Huntington Beach are often viewed compared to one another?

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