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Marina High

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Marina High ranks 333 rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

333^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 85% of California high schools

Summary

Marina High is a large public high school serving approximately 2,000 students in grades 9-12 within the Huntington Beach Union High School District, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California schools.

The school is particularly effective at supporting its diverse student body, with nearly half qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. It achieves strong academic results, especially for English Language Learners and students with special needs, and does so efficiently with a higher student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending than some nearby schools like Ocean View High. Within its district, Marina High performs solidly, sitting between higher-performing schools like Fountain Valley High and lower-performing ones, while maintaining an excellent graduation rate above 96%.

Recent data shows a slight dip in its statewide ranking and a rise in chronic absenteeism, which is higher than at some peer schools. However, its consistent success with economically disadvantaged students and its high graduation rate indicate a strong foundation of support. Compared to high-performing schools in the neighboring Garden Grove Unified district, such as La Quinta High and Pacifica High, Marina High delivers commendable results for its community profile.

1,997

Students ?

22.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,189

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15871 Springdale St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1727

(714) 893-6571

District: Huntington Beach Union High

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

Hispanic:

27.2%

Asian:

25.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (55% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of California high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg53%

California avg41%

333^rd of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 8High Schools in the Huntington Beach Union High

432^nd of 1,543Huntington Beach Union High among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	333 of 2162	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	92.7	169 of 2159	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	166 of 2170	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.4	197 of 2123	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	100 of 1290	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	234 of 2133	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	91.4	169 of 2017	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	88.5	229 of 2021	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	87.4	244 of 2039	88.0%	★★★★☆
2015	86.5	244 of 1994	87.8%	★★★★☆
2013	73.6	241 of 2426	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	79.4	151 of 2354	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	83.1	100 of 2367	95.8%	★★★★★
2010	81.9	111 of 2281	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	79.6	120 of 2238	94.6%	★★★★★
2008	80.3	122 of 2117	94.2%	★★★★★
2007	80.3	117 of 2063	94.3%	★★★★★
2006	78.9	133 of 1968	93.2%	★★★★★
2005	74.3	179 of 1901	90.6%	★★★★★
2004	69.5	197 of 1653	88.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	119 of 585	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	161 of 573	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	131 of 591	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	137 of 581	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	71.2	183 of 582	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.7	109 of 581	81.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	76.8	155 of 1161	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.5	51 of 555	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	79 of 1117	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	91 of 1052	91.3%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	70.5	117 of 1085	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	96.9	16 of 1064	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	75.2	78 of 1044	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	20 of 467	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	28.7	795 of 941	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	249 of 1906	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	172 of 1915	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	92 of 1915	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	202 of 1858	89.1%	★★★★☆
2021	88.4	114 of 1054	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	261 of 1833	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	119 of 1760	93.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	310 of 1900	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	150 of 1902	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	83.4	254 of 1917	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	263 of 1861	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.2	307 of 1814	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	178 of 1742	89.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	353 of 2013	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	93.1	114 of 2026	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	95.1	92 of 2030	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	94 of 1943	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.6	58 of 1126	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.8	200 of 1937	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	95.1	82 of 1862	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	355 of 1942	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	92.8	144 of 1948	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	224 of 1963	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	89.9	178 of 1916	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.2	81 of 1122	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.8	234 of 1880	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	88.7	207 of 1834	88.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	234 of 577	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	203 of 574	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	85.6	61 of 541	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	63.1	185 of 515	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.6	94 of 422	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	89 of 366	75.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	60.9	349 of 1252	72.1%	★★★★☆
2024	84.5	122 of 1216	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	82 of 1197	93.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	593 of 1155	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.6	258 of 1173	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	258 of 1193	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	359 of 1204	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	59.5	491 of 1222	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.8	309 of 1173	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)89th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)87th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)82nd percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2025)80th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2025)72nd percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)59th percentile-25 vs school

White (2025)49th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy67%+18 vs state

Mathematics53%+15 vs state

Science45%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marina High	Public	9-12	15871 Springdale St.	Huntington Beach	92649	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 893-6571	1,997	89	22.3	46.8%	765 (38.3%)	15 (0.8%)	544 (27.2%)	504 (25.2%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	151 (7.6%)	84	333^rd of 2162 public high schools	84.6%		92.7	169^th of 2159 public high schools	92.2%	164	46.2	16.0	44.7	67.0	67.0	52.5	52.5	$20,189	$1,229	$18,960
Westminster High	Public	9-12	14325 Goldenwest St.	Westminster	92683	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 893-1381	2,529	109	23.2	85.9%	89 (3.5%)	17 (0.7%)	1,315 (52.0%)	1,063 (42.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	36 (1.4%)	81.3	390^th of 2162 public high schools	82.0%		76.7	466^th of 2159 public high schools	78.4%	76	44.7	13.8	43.3	71.6	71.6	41.1	41.1	$18,732	$1,083	$17,649
Ocean View High	Public	9-12	17071 Gothard St.	Huntington Beach	92647	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 848-0656	1,154	61	18.9	78.2%	189 (16.4%)	18 (1.6%)	804 (69.7%)	84 (7.3%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	45 (3.9%)	42.3	1206^th of 2162 public high schools	44.2%		43.2	1165^th of 2159 public high schools	46.0%	41	24.2		23.4	43.3	43.3	19.6	19.6	$23,592	$933	$22,659
Coast High	Public	9-12	17231 Gothard St.	Huntington Beach	92647	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 842-4227	159	9	17.7	31.4%	81 (50.9%)	1 (0.6%)	51 (32.1%)	17 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	7 (4.4%)	34.6	1387^th of 2162 public high schools	35.8%		49.8	1000^th of 2159 public high schools	53.7%	387	14.7	33.3	18.1	46.8	46.8	7.0	7.0	$18,617	$780	$17,837
Pacifica High	Public	9-12	6851 Lampson Ave.	Garden Grove	92845	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6515	1,634	74	22.1	51.2%	427 (26.1%)	16 (1.0%)	590 (36.1%)	495 (30.3%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	93 (5.7%)	88.7	224^th of 2162 public high schools	89.6%		90	228^th of 2159 public high schools	89.4%	4	46.2		45.8	77.4	77.4	54.4	54.4	$20,918	$2,486	$18,432
Huntington Beach High	Public	9-12	1905 Main St.	Huntington Beach	92648	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 536-2514	2,645	113	23.3	33.8%	1,307 (49.4%)	18 (0.7%)	668 (25.3%)	372 (14.1%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	257 (9.7%)	87.4	255^th of 2162 public high schools	88.2%		86	306^th of 2159 public high schools	85.8%	51	54.7	25.0	53.8	66.2	66.2	53.7	53.7	$17,484	$1,075	$16,409
Bolsa Grande High	Public	9-12	9401 Westminster Ave.	Garden Grove	92844	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6424	1,701	82	20.7	86.2%	53 (3.1%)	7 (0.4%)	639 (37.6%)	975 (57.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.5%)	18 (1.1%)	85	312^th of 2162 public high schools	85.6%		82.5	365^th of 2159 public high schools	83.1%	53	47.9	15.8	46.6	69.1	69.1	49.8	49.8	$19,189	$2,172	$17,017
Valley Vista High	Public	9-12	9600 Dolphin St.	Fountain Valley	92708	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 964-7766	263	14	18.7	77.2%	71 (27.0%)	2 (0.8%)	157 (59.7%)	24 (9.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	19.7	1697^th of 2162 public high schools	21.5%		18.9	1722^nd of 2159 public high schools	20.2%	25	18.7		18.1	17.3	17.3	4.6	4.6	$21,677	$1,660	$20,017
Fountain Valley High	Public	9-12	17816 Bushard	Fountain Valley	92708	Orange County	Huntington Beach Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 962-3301	3,171	116	27.3	52.5%	637 (20.1%)	21 (0.7%)	552 (17.4%)	1,786 (56.3%)	4 (0.1%)	17 (0.5%)	153 (4.8%)	94.7	103^rd of 2162 public high schools	95.2%		96.2	83^rd of 2159 public high schools	96.2%	20	61.0	36.4	60.3	80.6	80.6	62.2	62.2	$16,891	$1,109	$15,782
La Quinta High	Public	9-12	10372 McFadden St.	Westminster	92683	Orange County	Garden Grove Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(714) 663-6315	2,041	87	23.3	76.2%	82 (4.0%)	2 (0.1%)	390 (19.1%)	1,524 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	36 (1.8%)	95.2	91^st of 2162 public high schools	95.8%		94.3	123^rd of 2159 public high schools	94.3%	32	61.8	40.0	61.1	79.7	79.7	72.4	72.4	$19,020	$2,254	$16,766

Frequently Asked Questions about Marina High

What is the racial makeup of Marina High?

Students at Marina High are 38% White, 27% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Marina High in?

Huntington Beach Union High

What schools feed into Marina High?

Marina High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Circle View Elementary
Elementary : Harbour View Elementary
Elementary : Schroeder Elementary
Elementary : Village View Elementary
Middle : Marine View Middle

How many students attend Marina High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,997 students attended Marina High.

Is Marina High a good school?

Marina High ranks 333^rd of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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