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Half Moon Bay High

Cabrillo Unified · San Mateo County · 1 Lewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

(650) 712-7200

3/10
#921
Rank 921 out of 1,227
Top 75%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1081 · 12th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #782 · 36th percentile
Science4/10 · #856 · 34th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Half Moon Bay High sits in one of the most scenically beautiful spots on the California coast, but families should go in with realistic expectations — academically, it ranks in the lower quarter of California high schools, with English scores being the area that needs the most growth. That said, the tight-knit coastal community of Half Moon Bay has a genuine small-town warmth that's rare this close to Silicon Valley, and for families who prioritize a slower pace of life, outdoor access, and a strong sense of place over cutthroat academic competition, this town has a lot to offer. It's worth noting that math and science scores trend notably stronger than English, so students with interests in those areas may find more to work with here.

Student Demographics

224 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
109 (49%)
White
94 (42%)
Multiple Races
14 (6%)
Asian
6 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged66 (29%)
Students with Disabilities30 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

911
Enrollment
50
Teachers (FTE)
18.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

25
AP Courses
offered
53.3%
AP Participation
of students
546
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Central Coast Section

27
varsity sports
9 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #1282 · 42nd percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found