Oceana High School is a small public high school in northern Pacifica, California. Offering an alternative college preparatory program, the school serves just over 600 students in grades nine through twelve. The school is one of five public schools in the Jefferson Union High School District.
Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Oceana High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oceana High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oceana High School's student population of 491 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Oceana High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oceana High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2531 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oceana High School's ranking?
Oceana High School is ranked #2531 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oceana High School often compared to?
Oceana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Nova High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceana High School?
The graduation rate of Oceana High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oceana High School?
491 students attend Oceana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Oceana High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceana High School?
Oceana High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oceana High School offer ?
Oceana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oceana High School part of?
Oceana High School is part of Jefferson Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Oceana High School located?
Oceana High School is located in the Sharp Park neighborhood of Pacifica, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sharp Park.
School Reviews
2 9/27/2010
The teachers don't explain things well for new students and kind of expect you to already know everything. I came from Kansas. I am a straight A student. When I came to Oceana I was having grades as low as 66%.
I DO NOT recommend this school.
5 9/29/2009
Everyone has said how much they hate this school. But I found it fun.
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