Oceana High School

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Oceana High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 Paloma Ave,  Pacifica, CA
Jefferson Union High School District
3.2
3.0
471 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Caro Pemberton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
76.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
20.3%
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
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
44.2%
Hispanic
25.1%
White
24%
Filipino
20.4%
Asian
17.4%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black
1.5%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
University of California - Berkeley 130 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 124 Students
San Francisco State University 121 Students
University of California - Davis 119 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 95 Students
University of California - Irvine 94 Students
University of California - San Diego 85 Students
Cal Poly 83 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 77 Students
University of San Francisco 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 43 Students
Business 41 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Biology 29 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Political Science and Government 27 Students
Chemistry 23 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 18 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Mechanical Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 169 Reviews
1.0
6/2/2025
The desks weren't changed to better desks for a long time and the desks could be changed earlier and not the same desks
4.0 Senior
4/14/2025
I enjoy attending Oceana High School. Not only is it a college preparatory school, making it extremely beneficial for my overall education as I transition to college, but it also allowed me to research for a year-long exhibition. I am 100% positive that my experiences with the amazing faculty and their teaching style at Oceana will only serve as a stepping stone in college.
3.0 Sophomore
8/27/2024
Oceana high school has allowed me to gain new experiences and knowledge. I really like how we have interim week as we can pick the activity we could do for a week while learning and in addition to having no classes. However, this school allows for people who are in the certificate program to get away with trouble. It seems that they side with one group of people. I wish they didn't take them so lightly and give them the same punishment as other students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/21/2025
Oceana High School stands out as a remarkable educational institution that truly prepares students for future success. My child's experience at Oceana was transformative, providing both academic excellence and essential life skills that have proven invaluable.What makes Oceana different is its innov...
2.0 parent
4/1/2022
This school tries to brainwash your children with extremist politics straight from San Francisco.
3.0 other
11/7/2019
I see some of these kids running away or even cutting class by simply waiting at the bus stop, so I guess the teachers and staff don't notice something like that.
2.0 student
11/7/2019
from my perspective the school and teachers care more about the special needs kids "the certificate program" than all the other students and give them way too much leeway when they scream at people or try to hit them

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Oceana High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pacifica, CA and is served by the Jefferson Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 471 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Oceana 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 3.63, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $1,341,488. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westmoor High School, Thornton High School, Summit Public Schools: Shasta, and more. Learn more about what Pacifica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oceana High School.

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