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Ocean View High School vs. Westminster High School

Should you attend Ocean View High School or Westminster 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
Ocean View High School
17071 Gothard St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Westminster High School
14325 Goldenwest St.
Westminster, CA 92683
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

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

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, Ocean View 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,543 students in grades 9-12, Westminster High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,216 students
2,543 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean View 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 Westminster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean View High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westminster High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
108 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean View 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 Westminster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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

#4215 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2317 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean View 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 Westminster High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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.
63%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ocean View 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 Westminster 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 Ocean View High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westminster High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
280
638
Grade 10 Students
316
659
Grade 11 Students
311
634
Grade 12 Students
309
612

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ocean View 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Westminster 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 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
8%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
69%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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 Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
17%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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.
0.49
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
65%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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
12%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean View 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 Westminster 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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