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Coast High School vs. Edison High School

Should you attend Coast High School or Edison High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Coast High School
17231 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Edison High School
21400 Magnolia
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 181 students in grades 9-12, Coast High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,011 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
181 students
2,011 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coast High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coast High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edison High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
94 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coast High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coast High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4622 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1620 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coast High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coast High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coast High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Coast High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Coast High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edison High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
-
476
Grade 10 Students
19
476
Grade 11 Students
50
464
Grade 12 Students
112
595

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coast High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coast High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coast High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coast High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntington Beach Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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