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Huntington Beach Union High: Huntington Beach Union High averages 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average.

Above Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 51.9/100

Huntington Beach Union High has 8 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Fountain Valley High at 70/100, where 41.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,062 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
52.0
17.9 – 69.9
Avg Exceeded %
23.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

Huntington Beach Union High's high schools average 51.9/100 — 8.2 points above the state average.

District Analysis

Huntington Beach Union High has 8 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Score range of 52.0 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, 6.6pp above the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Fountain Valley High leads the district at 70 with 41.0% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Huntington Beach Union High

5 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
37.8%
White
33.0%
Asian
21.1%
Black
0.8%
Other
7.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
54%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Huntington Beach Union High spends $13,062 per student in current expenditures — $1,753 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,062
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
15,534
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 10.7%
$11,795 → $13,062
Spending Efficiency
3.98
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 62%Support 37%Other 1%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$68,649–$145,704
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
631
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Huntington Beach Union High

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

High Schools (8)

Huntington Beach Union High has 8 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.9 — 8.2 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Fountain Valley High with a Scope Score of 70 and 41.0% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Fountain Valley High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
70/100
2Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
30.1%Solid
64/100
3Marina High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
33.0%Solid
62/100
4Edison High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
29.3%Solid
61/100
5Westminster High
Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around
31.0%Solid
59/100
6Coast High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
43/100
7Ocean View High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
40/100
8Valley Vista High
Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
18/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Huntington Beach Union High

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Huntington Beach Union High a good school district?
Huntington Beach Union High has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 51.9/100, which is 7.1 points above the state average. 23.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Huntington Beach Union High?
The highest-scoring school in Huntington Beach Union High is Fountain Valley High with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 41.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Huntington Beach Union High spend per student?
Huntington Beach Union High spends $13,062 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Huntington Beach Union High?
Teacher salaries in Huntington Beach Union High range from $68,649–$145,704 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.