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Oceana High

Pacifica, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
ohs.juhsd.net401 Paloma Ave., Pacifica, CA 94044(650) 550-7300
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

102 students tested

67.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 71.6% did.

  • Exceeded36.6%
  • Met30.7%
  • Nearly met19.8%
  • Not met12.9%

Math

102 students tested

50.0% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 40.0% did.

  • Exceeded28.4%
  • Met21.6%
  • Nearly met20.6%
  • Not met29.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.3% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year503481
Suspended in or out of school2.8% · 142.3% · 11
Suspensions1811
Violence with injury91
Violence without injury85
Weapons00
Drugs03
Defiance only12
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall572487
Suspended out of school2.4% · 142.7% · 13
Suspended in school0.5% · 30.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

9.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted495480
Chronically absent8.7% · 439.8% · 47

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

491 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino25.1%
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White25.1%
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Black or African American0.8%
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Asian35.6%
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Two or More Races12.0%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Oceana High School describes its teaching approach as student-centered, inquiry-driven, and rooted in project-based learning. The school emphasizes critical thinking, reflection, revision, collaboration, and social justice, while using personalized structures like the 9/10 House, Humanities, and mentoring supports to help students pursue their interests. It also highlights authentic assessment through exhibitions, service learning, and capstone projects rather than relying only on traditional instruction.

Public school directory

NCES ID 061893002294

District
Jefferson Union High
Status
Open
School category
Alternative School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
491 students
Teachers (FTE)
29.7

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