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Surfside High (Continuation)

1125 S. Ditmar St., Oceanside, CA 92054Oceanside Unified →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
209
Students
Total enrolled
52%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 40% vs nat'l
$17,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 20% vs nat'l
22.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 47% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 209 students in grades 09–12 in Oceanside, California.
20% above average funding
District spends $17,167 per pupil, 20% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Surfside High (Continuation) is a mid-sized high in Oceanside, California, serving grades 09–12 with 209 students. The district invests $17,167 per student — 20% above the national average of $14,347, with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 52% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Surfside High (Continuation)

209
Total Students
22.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution119 male · 89 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 180 students
Student Composition
11%
80%
Asian1%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062825004367

Academic Outcomes at Surfside High (Continuation)

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
50-54
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
52%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92054

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,167Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,167
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,553
Student Support$3,262
Administration$2,060
Operations$2,575
Other$1,717
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,167 spent per student, an estimated $7,605 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
37%
State government
48.8%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
13.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,167/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 52% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
North Terrace ElementaryIvey Ranch ElementaryReynolds ElementaryStuart Mesa Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleLincoln MiddleCesar Chavez MiddleJefferson Middle
↓
High School
El Camino HighOceanside HighOceanside Unified School District Adult Transition Program
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySan Diego County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOceanside Unified →
Phone: (760)901-8600
NCES ID: 062825004367
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oceanside seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Oceanside Unified
High
El Camino High
2,637 students · 09–12
66% FRL
High
Oceanside High
1,907 students · 09–12
● 44 opp74% FRL
Mid
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
1,182 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Elem
North Terrace Elementary
766 students · KG–08
● 41 opp61% FRL
Elem
Ivey Ranch Elementary
725 students · KG–05
42% FRL
Mid
Lincoln Middle
699 students · 06–08
● 44 opp70% FRL
Mid
Cesar Chavez Middle
670 students · 06–08
85% FRL
Elem
Reynolds Elementary
564 students · KG–05
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1125 S. Ditmar St., Oceanside, CA 92054
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.