Best Half Moon Bay Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 936 students in Half Moon Bay, CA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Half Moon Bay, CA are Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School) and Half Moon Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Half Moon Bay, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Half Moon Bay have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.

Half Moon Bay, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Half Moon Bay High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).