For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,062 students in Half Moon Bay, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Half Moon Bay, CA are Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and Half Moon Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Half Moon Bay, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Half Moon Bay have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Half Moon Bay, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Half Moon Bay High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Half Moon Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Half Moon Bay, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Half Moon Bay, CA include Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and Half Moon Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in Half Moon Bay?
2 public high schools are located in Half Moon Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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