Half Moon Bay High School

Half Moon Bay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Lewis Foster Dr,  Half Moon Bay, CA
Cabrillo Unified School District
3.3
2.6
1,039 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Nazar
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
66.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
12.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.4%
State Average
9.9%
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
530:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
50.7%
White
40.7%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 - Santa Barbara 135 Students
San Diego State University 124 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 121 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 114 Students
University of California - Berkeley 108 Students
University of California - San Diego 108 Students
University of California - Davis 103 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 96 Students
San Francisco State University 82 Students
College of San Mateo 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Psychology 73 Students
Biology 49 Students
Environmental Science 33 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Communications 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Sociology 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 156 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/14/2024
Love this school it's very fun I like it and I like going to this school more people should come the best part is all the people and the football games are really fun our football team is very good.
5.0 Junior
10/4/2024
My experience thus far has been wonderful. I wish they had more avenues to create opportunities for kids to get to know each other.
4.0 Senior
10/12/2023
My high school experience has always been full with a busy schedule. I have worked at a job all through high school and have played high school sports all four years. I played basketball and football. My experience has been pretty good and if there was something that I could change it would be to have more options on choosing classes that best suit you. This high school has not had very many class options so if I could change something that's what it would be.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 10 Reviews
2.0 other
3/26/2025
School is practically falling apart. There's damage and a serious lack of upkeep. Some teachers are great; most aren't. A family member of mine went here and had a terrible experience with a female Spanish teacher. She drove her to tears and proceeded to leave her class unattended all so she could c...
1.0 other
11/27/2024
Terrible! Do not send your child here.
2.0 parent
8/25/2023
The school counselors appear to need improvement in effectively supporting students, as there have been instances where some interactions were perceived as less than helpful. This has led to students feeling a lack of support. While most teachers demonstrate excellence in their roles, there have bee...
1.0 parent
4/25/2022
Male students harass female teachers. Female teachers spread unfounded gossip about one another. The racism among adult women is appalling. My time on this campus often felt hurtful, disheartening, and outright disgusting. To think that people this ignorant are responsible for molding future adults...

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Half Moon Bay High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Half Moon Bay, CA, in the Half Moon Bay neighborhood, and is served by the Cabrillo Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,039 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Half Moon Bay High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,708,797. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pilarcitos Alternative High School, The Nueva School, Crystal Springs Uplands School, and more. Learn more about what Half Moon Bay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Half Moon Bay High School.

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