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Half Moon Bay High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1 Lewis Foster Dr,
Half Moon Bay, CA
Cabrillo Unified School District
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+
B+
B+
C-
C-
C
B
C
Source: Niche
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
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
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 Details
Test Scores
Math
10%
State Average
19.4%
Science
5.5%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
530:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49%
Hispanic
50.8%
White
41.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian
2%
Filipino
<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
136 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
127 Students
San Diego State University
122 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
111 Students
University of California - San Diego
107 Students
University of California - Berkeley
106 Students
University of California - Davis
99 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
98 Students
San Francisco State University
80 Students
College of San Mateo
78 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
82 Students
Psychology
69 Students
Biology
49 Students
Environmental Science
32 Students
Nursing
30 Students
Communications
24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
22 Students
Criminology
19 Students
Marketing
18 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/15/2025
Half moon bay high school is probably one of the worst schools around in the district. The buildings are outdated and staff is okay. But the bathrooms are the worst, it takes a minimum of 10 minutes to wait for the bathroom during break.
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.
12/13/2022
Small school. The campus is old and the theatre is like an elementary school, in the auditorium. Not a great option for the arts/theatre/dance.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
11/27/2024
Terrible! Do not send your child here.
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...
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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List Price Range
$806K - $3.9M
Homes For Sale
32
Average Home Value
$1,668,356
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$171,131
% of College Grads
53.4%
Median Age
50
Average House Size
2,039 Sq Ft
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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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 7 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 $1,668,356. 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.