Serving 987 students in grades 9-12, Half Moon Bay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 987 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Half Moon Bay High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Half Moon Bay High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Half Moon Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Half Moon Bay High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Half Moon Bay High School?
987 students attend Half Moon Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Half Moon Bay High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Half Moon Bay High School?
Half Moon Bay High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Half Moon Bay High School offer ?
Half Moon Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Half Moon Bay High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 987 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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