Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay, CA · Cabrillo Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
1,021st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
1 Lewis Foster Dr., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200NCES ID 060678000599Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 236 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 987 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 50.3% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 52.7% | 41.2% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 5.3% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.60M in zip 94019 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Half Moon Bay High
- –Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation)Cabrillo Unified · 0.7 mi awayCompare
- –Margaret J. KempSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.6 mi awayCompare
- –Hillcrest at Youth Services CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.8 mi awayCompare
- –Gateway CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 5.8 mi awayCompare
- #289Hillsdale HighSan Mateo Union High · 7.4 mi away289th of 1,528
ELA 72% ▲36 · Math 42% ▲21Compare - #97Aragon HighSan Mateo Union High · 7.5 mi away97th of 1,528
ELA 82% ▲46 · Math 59% ▲38Compare - #40Carlmont HighSequoia Union High · 8 mi away40th of 1,528
ELA 85% ▲49 · Math 72% ▲51Compare - –Canyon Oaks Youth CenterSan Mateo County Office of Education · 8.1 mi awayCompare
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.