Summary:
Oceanside High is a public high school located in Oceanside, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,907 students. The school is part of the Oceanside Unified School District, which is ranked 863 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Oceanside High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 504 out of 2,426 California high schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to a current ranking of 1,433 out of 2,323 high schools (2-star rating) in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing relatively well (422 out of 721 in 2023-2024), but Hispanic students (1,422 out of 2,125), English Language Learners (1,065 out of 1,350), and students with disabilities (1,115 out of 1,534) struggling. While Oceanside High has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has also increased, rising from 5.0% in 2019-2020 to 6.8% in 2022-2023.
Compared to nearby schools, Oceanside High's performance is generally lower. El Camino High, also in the Oceanside Unified District, has a higher statewide ranking (653 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024) and a 4-star rating, as well as better graduation rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Sage Creek High, a high-performing school in the Carlsbad Unified District, significantly outperforms Oceanside High across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout at Oceanside High could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Oceanside Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
1433rd of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,902
Feeder schools for Oceanside High:
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3
Number of students: 1,907
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
63.0%
White:
21.0%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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African American:
4.7%
Asian:
2.8%
Pacific Islander:
2.1%
Not Specified:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.7%
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