Edison High School

Edison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21400 Magnolia St,  Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Union High School District
3.9
3.1
2,011 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
D Liese Melendrez
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
76%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
64.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
12.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
2,349:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.4%
Female
43.6%
White
57.8%
Hispanic
18.7%
Asian
10.9%
Two or more races
8.2%
Filipino
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 310 Students
University of California - San Diego 289 Students
University of California - Irvine 269 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 260 Students
San Diego State University 253 Students
California State University - Long Beach 250 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 232 Students
University of California - Berkeley 190 Students
Orange Coast College 186 Students
University of Southern California 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 202 Students
Psychology 143 Students
Biology 128 Students
Nursing 90 Students
Communications 66 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 64 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 299 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/23/2025
Edison high school was a pretty good experience overall. Competing in sports over 4 years was fun, competitive, engaging, and gave me lifelong friends. Many teachers I had were great, however I wish the office and administration had things slightly better organized.
3.0 Senior
1/31/2025
My best experience was getting the opportunity for a research trip to another continent. However, that was because of a specific teacher not the school itself. Teachers here have to deal with a lot of misbehaving students and sometimes it doesn't look like they get a lot of support for it.
4.0 Senior
12/19/2024
Best Part at Edison is the great environment and the school spirit, most teachers are great. Very good vibes from everyone on average. Hope to see the sports facilities get some love
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 14 Reviews
1.0 other
8/24/2025
THIS SCHOOL IS AWFUL AND THE STAFF IS AWFUL. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE THEY WILL NOT BE HAPPY. STUDENTS GET ABSOLUTELY NO CHOICE IN WHAT CLASSES THEY TAKE. I NOW HAVE A W ON MY TRASCRIPT BECAUSE I WAS NOT GIVEN A CHOICE ON A DUAL ENROLLMENT CLASS AND AN NOT QUALIFIED FOR FINANCIAL AID BECAUSE OF IT...
5.0 parent
4/11/2024
My son has really excelled here at Edison. With programs like Film Ed and CIBACS, those students who take their education seriously will really thrive at this school. From the teachers to the other staff, hands down they make this school as amazing as it is.
2.0 other
1/1/2024
I'm alumni from 80s. The school has certainly fallen in terms of whom it hires. So much bloat in staff. The AD is a joke and leaves at noon everyday yet I am sure collects a full paycheck. The Asst Principals are almost 1/2 dozen and work as hard as old Twitter employees before Elon Musk bought the...
5.0 parent
9/9/2023
It’s wonderful to be part of a school that is not woke! Please continue to put kids first. They are our future. Thanks!

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Edison High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huntington Beach, CA and is served by the Huntington Beach Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,011 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Edison High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,476,470. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntington Beach High School, Estancia High School, Valley Vista High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntington Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Edison High School.

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