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401 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044-2436
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 42.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 457/1,596 (71st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 287/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 471 |
| Low-Income Students | 89 (18.9%) |
| English Learners | 18 (3.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 7.3 points over the full period. Math fell 7.1 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math +2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
64.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 80% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 4% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Oceana High compare within the district?
Oceana High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 9–12 schools in Jefferson Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Oceana High rank in California?
Oceana High ranks No. 457 of 1,596 in reading and No. 287 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Oceana High compare with other schools in Pacifica?
Oceana High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Pacifica with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PacificaHow does Oceana High compare with other schools in San Mateo County?
Oceana High is No. 10 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 25 9–12 schools in San Mateo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Mateo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Oceana HighThis school | 42.9% | 64.3% |
| Terra Nova High | 43.5% | 62.8% |
| Jefferson High | 26.0% | 48.3% |
