Home of the Tritons, Coast High School is a free, public college prep alternative school of choice located in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Located at 17231 Gothard St., in Huntington Beach. Coast High School enrolls approximately 180 students serving grades nine through twelve and features a fully accredited Western Association of School and Colleges curriculum. This is not a continuation high school and differs in that attending students enroll by choice. The primary reason students attend Coast High is for the freedom of creating their own schedule and taking one to two classes at a time instead of the traditional six courses in a regular high school. The quality of education remains integral as classes at Coast High are comparable in length, content and level of challenge. Coast High features core subjects in English, math, reading, science and more, as well as provide weekly progress reports to parents. The school features smaller classroom settings for more personalized attention and flexible scheduling allows students to experience a college style schedule in preparation for college. College preparation provided by Coast High features two pathways offering prep for two-year colleges and four-year universities. The school does offer some traditional high school experiences including school dances, performing arts and sports such as surfing, equestrian and ice hockey.
Sources cited:
1. Phone call: interview with staff member working in attendance office
2. www.coasthighschool.com
3. Greatschools.org
4. Niche.com
Coast High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
17231 Gothard St,
Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Steve Curiel
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B+
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B+
B
C
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
600
Verbal
650
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
6.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
180:1
Student Diversity
Female
54.6%
Male
44.3%
White
45.4%
Hispanic
31.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
1.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Long Beach
16 Students
University of California - Irvine
11 Students
Golden West College
11 Students
California State University, Fullerton
9 Students
Orange Coast College
9 Students
San Diego State University
8 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
7 Students
University of Southern California
7 Students
University of San Diego
6 Students
Chapman University
5 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
11 Students
Nursing
6 Students
Biology
4 Students
Finance
4 Students
Journalism
4 Students
Business
3 Students
Marketing
3 Students
Criminology
3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
3 Students
Fine Arts
3 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/12/2013
Reasonable dress code. The administrators don't care what you do for the most part.
10/12/2013
If you wanna do sports you have to do them at marina hs next door. Coast has absolutely nothing.
10/12/2013
Not really any clubs here except art club
GreatSchools Reviews
9/20/2021
Coast High School provides an environment where both students and faculty can succeed and excel. Even though most of the class interactions are conducted online, there is still a feeling of support and community. Coast High School is really a special place.
11/19/2019
This school has been extremely accommodating to my academic and emotional needs. It provides a healthy and comfortable learning environment, which encourages growth in students. The smaller class sizes allow teachers to provide students with the attention that they need, and the learning style imple...
11/19/2019
I love going to this school! It is a great way to truly understand the material! I love the teachers, the students, and the friendly atmosphere.
2/18/2019
My daughter was accepted to CSULB as a freshman thanks to the availablity of this alternative program. God bless this place!
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Coast 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. The school has a total enrollment of 181 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Coast High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average SAT score is 1240. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ocean View High, Fountain Valley High School, Huntington Beach High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntington Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Coast High School.