Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay, CA · Cabrillo Unified · Grades 9-12
1,021st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
Half Moon Bay High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Half Moon Bay High 1,021st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 33% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2015 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
Half Moon Bay High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 236 students tested
Half Moon Bay High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 987 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.9% | 50.3% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| White | 48.8% | 41.2% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Half Moon Bay High
Typical home value $1.60M in zip 94019 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Half Moon Bay High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)Cabrillo Unified · 0.7 mi away
- –Margaret J. KempSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.6 mi away
- –Hillcrest at Youth Services CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.8 mi away
- –Gateway CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.8 mi away
- 9Hillsdale HighSan Mateo Union High · 7.4 mi away289th of 1,528
ELA 72% · Math 42% - 10Aragon HighSan Mateo Union High · 7.5 mi away97th of 1,528
ELA 82% · Math 59% - 10Carlmont HighSequoia Union High · 8 mi away40th of 1,528
ELA 85% · Math 72% - –Canyon Oaks Youth CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 8.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Half Moon Bay High in?
Half Moon Bay High is part of the Cabrillo Unified district in Half Moon Bay, California.
Is Half Moon Bay High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Half Moon Bay High 1,021st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Half Moon Bay High?
Hispanic 50%, White 41%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (987 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Half Moon Bay High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94019 is $1.60M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.