Ocean View High

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Ocean View High

Public High School | Grade 9-12
17071 Gothard St,  Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach Union High School District
4.0
4.5
1,305 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Established in 1976, Ocean View High is a public school in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Located at 17071 Gothard St., in Huntington Beach, the school enrolls approximately 1,470 students and serves ninth through 12th grade. Home of the Seahawks, Ocean View High is a comprehensive college preparatory academy, and the only high school in the school District offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a two-year educational program for students ages 16-19. The school features an embedded tutorial at the end of each class period, which has magnificently resulted in the biggest drop of D and F scores for students at the school. In addition to its core studies of English, science and math, the school features a business academy and boasts the only Mandarin Chinese Foreign Language Program in the school district. Ranked in the top 1,000 high schools in the United States, Ocean View is a two-time Distinguished School Recipient and the school’s sport teams are members of the prestigious Golden West League. The school offers marching band, cross country, track and field, golf, swimming, water polo, basketball, golf and more. Ocean View’s marching band, the Seahawks Squadron, are five-time first place winners in the State Band Championships! Sources cited: 1. Phone call: interview with staff member working in attendance office 2. www.ovhs.info 3. Greatschools.org 4. Niche.com

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Robinson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
45.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
8.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.7%
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
1,346:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
69.8%
White
16.5%
Asian
6.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black
1.6%
Filipino
1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#174 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

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.
California State University - Long Beach 217 Students
University of California - Irvine 212 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 195 Students
California State University, Fullerton 162 Students
University of California - San Diego 147 Students
San Diego State University 126 Students
University of California - Berkeley 114 Students
University of Southern California 110 Students
Golden West College 106 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Psychology 68 Students
Biology 58 Students
Nursing 43 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 243 Reviews
4.0 Junior
7/26/2025
Small school that makes everyone feel involved. Has a great avid program and looking forward to be in the IB program.
4.0 Junior
12/19/2024
The best parts of my experience include making friends, becoming closer with my teachers, and getting involved. I would like to see more opportunities to take college level courses and having them count towards the 5 class minimum.
5.0 Senior
11/14/2024
I felt a sense of community at Ocean View, always being accepted by classmates and teachers who embodied the slogan: "You cant spell love without OV. "
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4.5 40 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/24/2018
It’s been incredible for both of my children. It’s small so the teachers and other staff are very involved with the kids. It’s diverse and encourages acceptance of others. Good programs such as IB and plenty of AP classes. Those that don’t fit into the high achieving academic group are not left behi...
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2.0 parent
4/1/2015
My son is a senior and I cannot wait for him to be done with this school. He choose this school because of the IB program. Students are taught AP and IB curriculum in the same classroom, and at the end they do not do well on either exam. This school is fine if a child is a below average or an averag...
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5.0 parent
5/5/2014
I had the chance to send my son to any HS in the District and I chose Ocean View and after 4 years I will make the same choice for my Daughter. The school is great and the Principal is fantastic. I never had a problem with any teachers or other students. Unlike the larger schools in the area your st...
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5.0 teacher
4/9/2014
I am a teacher and parent, and while I could send my three children to any school in the district, and have in fact worked with all schools in the district, Ocean View is the best and only choice for us. This school has changed my son's life. He began struggling to pass classes and uninterested in s...
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California Orange County Huntington Beach 92647
Ocean View High

Ocean View High 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 1,305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Ocean View High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coast High School, Marina High School, Fountain Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntington Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ocean View High.

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