Serving 1,024 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- 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
School Overview
Half Moon Bay High School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,024 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3838 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Half Moon Bay High School's ranking?
Half Moon Bay High School is ranked #3838 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Half Moon Bay High School often compared to?
Half Moon Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Mateo High School, Hillsdale High School by visitors of our site.
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?
1,024 students attend Half Moon Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Half Moon Bay High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Half Moon Bay High School?
Half Moon Bay High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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?
Half Moon Bay High School is part of Cabrillo Unified School District.
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