Best Schools in Sunset Beach, CA
Sunset Beach, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 13,023 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Sunset Beach meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sunset Beach, CA
The top high schools in Sunset Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington Beach High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Beach Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2807 Students
2. Los Alamitos High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3055 Students
3. Marina High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Beach Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2089 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sunset Beach, CA
The top middle schools in Sunset Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
2. Ethel Dwyer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 995 Students
3. Marine View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean View • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sunset Beach, CA
The top elementary schools in Sunset Beach, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington Seacliff Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
2. Agnes L. Smith Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Beach City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
3. J. H. Mcgaugh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Alamitos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 751 Students
4. Harbour View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ocean View • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 594 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sunset Beach, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sunset Beach, CA has a total population of 1,702 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sunset Beach, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sunset Beach, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sunset Beach, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sunset Beach, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sunset Beach, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sunset Beach, CA
How many schools are in Sunset Beach, CA?
Sunset Beach, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 13,023 students in total.
How do schools in Sunset Beach perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Sunset Beach score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Sunset Beach meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sunset Beach?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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