At a glance
Reported students
1,997
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
89.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
2,023
Marina High: 1,997 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.9:1
What the reported data says about Marina High
Marina High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Huntington Beach. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Huntington Beach Union High. NCES reports 1,997 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Marina High
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 89.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 10
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 40
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.3%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian25.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntington Beach Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edison High
High · Grades 09–12
2,049 reported students
Westminster High
High · Grades 09–12
2,529 reported students
Huntington Beach High
High · Grades 09–12
2,645 reported students
Ocean View High
High · Grades 09–12
1,154 reported students
Fountain Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
3,171 reported students
Valley Vista High
High · Grades 09–12
263 reported students
Public schools near Marina High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High High · Huntington Beach Union High | 09–12 | 2,529 | 1.7 mi |
| Ocean View High High · Huntington Beach Union High | 09–12 | 1,154 | 1.9 mi |
| Coast High High · Huntington Beach Union High | 09–12 | 159 | 2 mi |
| Pacifica High High · Garden Grove Unified | 09–12 | 1,634 | 3.5 mi |
| Huntington Beach High High · Huntington Beach Union High | 09–12 | 2,645 | 4.1 mi |
| Bolsa Grande High High · Garden Grove Unified | 09–12 | 1,701 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marina High
What grades does Marina High serve?
Marina High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Huntington Beach Union High.
How many students attend Marina High?
Marina High reported 1,997 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,190 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marina High?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 1,997 students and 89.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marina High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marina High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntington Beach Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marina High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marina High in?
Marina High is part of Huntington Beach Union High, based in Huntington Beach, CA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marina High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westminster High (1.7 mi), Ocean View High (1.9 mi), Coast High (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.