Huntington Beach High

1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

www.hboilers.com

2,645 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Huntington Beach High School, located in the heart of Huntington Beach, California, is a historic institution that has served its community since 1903. As the flagship school of the Huntington Beach Union High School District, it carries a long-standing tradition of academic rigor, athletic excellence, and a strong sense of school spirit. Known colloquially as "HB," the campus is recognized for its iconic red and gold colors and the "Oilers" mascot, reflecting the city’s rich history in the oil industry.

Beyond its academic offerings, Huntington Beach High School is widely celebrated for its distinguished Academy for the Performing Arts (APA). This award-winning program provides students with conservatory-style training in areas such as music, dance, theater, and technical theater, attracting students from across the region. With a vibrant campus culture that balances competitive sports, robust extracurricular clubs, and a commitment to college preparation, the school remains a centerpiece of the Huntington Beach community and a pillar of educational development in Orange County.

2,645

Total Students

113.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huntington Beach High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,307
Hispanic	668
Black	18
Asian	372
Two or More	257
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	8

White
1,307 (49.6%)
Hispanic
668 (25.4%)
Asian
372 (14.1%)
Two or More
257 (9.8%)
Black
18 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Huntington Beach Union High
Phone:	(714)536-2514
Website:	http://www.hboilers.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	113.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	660
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	233

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 656

Grade 10 632

Grade 11 659

Grade 12 698