Oceana High

Located at 401 Paloma Ave., in Pacifica, California, Oceana High is a small high school that caters to 471 students (grades 9 through 12), one of the schools within Jefferson Union High. Enrollment runs roughly 44% smaller than the state mean of about 838.

Within Jefferson Union High, which oversees 5 schools and 3,650 students, Oceana High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Oceana High shows that the most-represented group is Asian (38%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 25% Hispanic, 23% White, 11% multiracial.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.9:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.2:1, putting Oceana High tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 19% of students at Oceana High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against San Mateo County (around 34%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, San Mateo County reports that median household earnings sit near $158,855, about 54% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across San Mateo County's 176 public schools (combined enrollment of about 82,403 students), Oceana High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Ingrid B. Lacy Middle, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Looking at the recent track record. Oceana High's enrollment has shrank 24% since 2018, when it stood at 619 (now 471). Over the same period, the Asian share fell from 42% to 38%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 18.9:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.