Oceana High

ohs.juhsd.net

535 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oceana High School, located in Pacifica, California, is part of the Jefferson Union High School District and is widely recognized for its unique educational philosophy. Unlike traditional high schools, Oceana places a heavy emphasis on project-based learning, interdisciplinary studies, and the "Small School" model. This approach is designed to foster a tight-knit community where teachers and students build long-term relationships, allowing for more personalized instruction and a focus on critical thinking rather than rote memorization.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its "Senior Defense" graduation requirement, where students must present a portfolio of their work and defend their academic growth before a panel of community members and educators. This rigorous culminating project highlights Oceana’s commitment to preparing students for college and career through high-level communication and self-reflection. Serving a diverse student body, the school maintains a culture that encourages student voice, social justice, and academic inquiry, making it a distinct alternative to conventional public high school environments.

535

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oceana High
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	138
Black	4
Asian	183
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
183 (34.3 %)
White
140 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
138 (25.9 %)
Two or More
67 (12.6 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Union High
Phone:	(650)550-7300
Website:	http://ohs.juhsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 126

Grade 10 152

Grade 11 133

Grade 12 124