Oceanside High School

Oceanside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Pirates Cove Way,  Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Unified School District
3.6
4.0
1,828 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ron Pirayoff
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
50.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
6.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
3.5%
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
340:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
63.3%
White
20.3%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black
4.5%
Pacific Islander
2.1%
Filipino
1.1%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#137 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.
San Diego State University 390 Students
University of California - San Diego 367 Students
California State University - San Marcos 336 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 296 Students
University of California - Irvine 242 Students
San Francisco State University 201 Students
MiraCosta College 201 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 195 Students
University of San Diego 187 Students
University of California - Berkeley 186 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 143 Students
Nursing 113 Students
Business 109 Students
Biology 72 Students
Criminology 67 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Computer Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 329 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/1/2025
My experience in high school has been overall positive as in that I never had a truly bad experience happen to me that would make me see my high school in a bad light. The best experience I've had here is getting to reconnect with old friends and connect with new people I now consider really good friends.
3.0 Senior
12/6/2023
My experience in this school is being good, but sometimes I don't feel welcomed, some of the teachers are mean.
4.0 Senior
6/29/2023
My experience at Oceanside High has been a great one. I won't lie, there have been times when I wanted to take a break from it all; students and teachers but regardless, I have loved being there. The staff is amazing and they do a great job of maintaining pristine conditions on campus.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/3/2025
This school is horrible for individuals with disabilities. On the first day of school, the elevator was broken--staff insisted a student with a physical disability to use the stairs, which is an ADA violation. Academically, staff do not follow students' IEPs or needs, so parents must monitor closely...
parent
9/25/2025
Oceanside High School offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates for college. They now offer an Associate of Science degree in Biomanufacturing, Cybersecurity, and a number of college courses on campus through MiraCosta College. They have a dominate sports program and incredible hands on a...
5.0 teacher
9/23/2025
OHS is a diverse school with many opportunities for students!
5.0 student
9/18/2025
I had the options to take multiple AP classes with grate teachers abd principles. I recieved so much support in all classes.

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Oceanside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oceanside, CA and is served by the Oceanside Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Oceanside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,292,742. Discover additional schools in the area, like Surfside Academy, Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, and more. Learn more about what Oceanside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oceanside High School.

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