Schools in 92648 — Huntington Beach, California
92648 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.5 — 21.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 56.9 to 71.1, a 14.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92648 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Huntington Seacliff Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 49.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 38.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 92648 averages 13.1%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92648 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92648
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92648 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 92648
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington Seacliff Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Growth Engine | 49.4% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Building Momentum | 42.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 4 | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Building Momentum | 32.9% | Solid 57/100 |
Schools in 92648 on the map
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 92648
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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