Huntington Beach Union High School District

What Huntington Beach Union High School District does

Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) is a California public school district headquartered at 5832 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, operating nine schools across Orange County: six comprehensive high schools (Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, Westminster), two continuation high schools (Coast, Valley Vista), and Huntington Beach Adult School. The district serves more than 16,000 students in grades 9–12 plus adult learners, with 1,001–5,000 employees, and reports outcomes including a 55% four-year college attendance rate, 70% community college attendance, 99% attendance rate, and 85% student participation in sports, clubs, or activities. Its operational model is funded through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), local property taxes, and federal grants, with no tuition charged to district residents; special programs such as ACCESS summer school may carry fees.

The district's technology stack is built on standard third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary systems. The learning environment runs on Canvas (LMS) integrated with Aeries (Student Information System) and Tutor.com (24/7 tutoring), while student support is delivered through Hazel Health (free teletherapy), Parchment (transcript services), and ParentSquare (family communication). Specialized programs include the Edison Innovation Lab (marine aquarium science, aquaculture, aquaponics, and a CDFW-partnered steelhead trout rescue facility), the CIBACS international business program, the MERITS honors program at Westminster, and the Academy for the Performing Arts at Huntington Beach High School. SwingVision Electronic Line Calling — adopted at Marina High School in April 2025 — represents a first-of-kind technology deployment in U.S. high school athletics.

HBUHSD is governed by an elected Board of Trustees with no parent company, external equity holders, or venture capital involvement. The Superintendent reports to the Board and is supported by assistant superintendents covering Business Services, Educational Services, and Human Resources. Recent strategic activity has centered on a near-complete refresh of school-site principals and district-office executives under Superintendent Dr. Carolee Ogata (effective September 2024), the launch of a new Attendance Recovery Program in 2026, expansion of CTE/STEAM pathways, and accumulation of state and national awards (NASA TechRise, ACSA Principal of the Year, Model Continuation High School, California Classified Employee of the Year).

Name

Huntington Beach Union High School District

Legal name

Huntington Beach Union High School District

Website

https://hbuhsd.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Huntington Beach Union High School District is a California public school district operating nine schools — six comprehensive high schools, two continuation schools, and an adult school — serving more than 16,000 students across Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Westminster, and surrounding Orange County communities under the LCFF funding model.

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public high schools
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Huntington Beach Union High School District operates a network of nine schools serving over 16,000 students: six comprehensive high schools (Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, Westminster), two continuation high schools (Coast, Valley Vista), and Huntington Beach Adult School. The district delivers core secondary education (grades 9-12), college and career preparation, career technical education pathways, special education services, mental health teletherapy, and adult education programs across Orange County, California.

Product overview

Huntington Beach Union High School District operates a portfolio of nine schools providing secondary education services: six comprehensive high schools (Edison, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Marina, Ocean View, Westminster), two continuation high schools (Coast, Valley Vista), and Huntington Beach Adult School. The district offers specialized programs including the CIBACS business program at Edison, Academy for Performing Arts at Huntington Beach, MERITS honors program at Westminster, and the Edison Innovation Lab featuring marine aquarium science. Supporting services include ACCESS/ACCESS NCAA alternative education, Career Technical Education pathways, Unified Sports and Arts, free teletherapy via Hazel Health, and the Attendance Recovery Program. All schools are connected through district platforms for communication, academics, and student support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edison High School: Comprehensive high school serving the Huntington Beach area
• Fountain Valley High School
• Huntington Beach High School
• Marina High School
• Ocean View High School
• Westminster High School
• Coast High School
• Valley Vista High School
• Huntington Beach Adult School

Products and services

• Edison High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district serving students in Huntington Beach. Home to the Center for International Business and Communications Study (CIBACS) program and Innovation Lab featuring marine aquarium science and aquaculture.
• Fountain Valley High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district. Known for Royal Regiment marching band, robotics engineering pathway, and strong athletic programs including wrestling and swimming.
• Huntington Beach High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district. Home to the Academy for Performing Arts (APA) and strong aquatics programs including water polo and swimming.
• Marina High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district. Known for tennis program (first high school nationally to use SwingVision electronic line calling), wrestling, and strong athletic traditions.
• Ocean View High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district. Named School of Excellence for empowering first-generation and low-income students, and recognized as one of America's Healthiest Schools.
• Westminster High School One of six comprehensive high schools in the district. Features MERITS honors program integrating math, science, and technology, Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion Program, and NASA-affiliated student projects.
• Coast High School Continuation high school option within the district. Named 2024-2025 Schools of Excellence by Imagine Learning for outstanding implementation of educational programs.
• Valley Vista High School Continuation high school within the district. Named 2025 Model Continuation High School by California Department of Education. Known for welding programs and student-centered learning environments.
• Huntington Beach Adult School Adult education school offering programs for adult learners, including GED preparation and continuing education opportunities.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Career Technical Education pathways offering students college and career readiness opportunities across multiple disciplines including business, technology, and marine sciences.
• ACCESS/ACCESS NCAA Summer School WASC-accredited educational program offering unique school options serving students throughout Orange County. Includes A-G/UC-approved courses, modified support courses, and online courses for NCAA-eligible student-athletes.
• Teletherapy Services (Hazel Health) Free mental health teletherapy service provided in partnership with Hazel Health, offering all district students access to licensed therapists at no cost to families.
• Attendance Recovery Program Program allowing students to make up missed school days by attending extra learning sessions outside of regular school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% of graduates attend 4-year colleges; 70% attend community college
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Edison High School's Innovation Lab partners with CDFW to rescue and house endangered southern steelhead trout. The program is funded through Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains grant from CDFW, supporting up to 650 trout rescued from drought-impacted creeks.
• Orange Coast College Marine Sciences DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Edison High School's Marine Aquarium Science and Aquaculture/Aquaponics Program partners with Orange Coast College for college dual enrollment, allowing students to earn college credit while developing technical and scientific skills.
• Hazel HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025HBUHSD partners with Hazel Health to provide all students with free access to licensed therapists through virtual teletherapy sessions at no cost to families. This partnership addresses student mental health needs by connecting students with Hazel therapists via telehealth services.
• Tutor.comcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBUHSD provides students with 24/7 access to tutoring through Tutor.com, available through Canvas accounts, particularly during finals season. This partnership offers academic support to all district students.
• ParchmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationHBUHSD partners with Parchment as a transcript service, providing secure 24/7 transcript ordering and delivery for students and alumni. Students and alumni receive two official transcripts at no charge.
• Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica MountainsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing grant funding through CDFW for Edison High School's southern steelhead trout rescue facility, supporting up to 650 fish in temporary holding until return to wild.
• CSIET (Council for Standards on International Educational Travel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBUHSD only accepts Foreign Exchange Students through approved CSIET organizations/agencies. The district allows two Foreign Exchange Students per comprehensive high school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Saddleback Valley Unified School District: South Orange County district operating comprehensive high schools with similar LCFF structure. Notable comparability because Dr. Rocky Murray previously served at Saddleback Valley before moving to HBUHSD, indicating shared leadership pipelines and operational practices.
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District: Neighboring Orange County district serving Costa Mesa and Newport Beach with comprehensive high schools, continuation schools, and adult education. Comparable in scale, coastal Orange County footprint, college-prep focus, and interscholastic athletics (CIF) profile.
• Capistrano Unified School District: Large south Orange County district operating comprehensive and alternative high schools with similar LCFF dynamics and CIF athletics structure. Comparable scale and college-prep orientation.
• Tustin Unified School District: Adjacent central Orange County K-12 district with comprehensive high schools and similar funding model. Comparable as a competing district for families in the Huntington Beach/Tustin/Fountain Valley corridor.
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District: North-central Orange County K-12 district with multiple comprehensive high schools. Comparable in size, California LCFF funding mechanics, and competition for students in the broader Orange County market.
• Los Alamitos Unified School District: Smaller but geographically adjacent Orange County district serving the Rossmoor-Los Alamitos-Seal Beach area. Comparable as a high-performing California public high school district competing for the same demographic of college-bound families.
• Irvine Unified School District: High-performing Orange County district frequently benchmarked against HBUHSD on college-readiness outcomes and extracurricular breadth. Comparable in serving college-bound Orange County families with strong STEM and arts programs.
• Orange Unified School District: Central Orange County district offering K-12 education with multiple comprehensive high schools and CTE pathways. Comparable LCFF funding model and interscholastic competition in Orange County leagues.
• Garden Grove Unified School District: Adjacent Orange County K-12 district serving Huntington Beach-adjacent communities (Westminster, Garden Grove). Highly comparable as a California public school district with similar LCFF funding model, comparable student demographics, and overlapping competition for intra/inter-district transfer students.
• Anaheim Union High School District: North Orange County high school district operating multiple comprehensive and continuation high schools with similar LCFF funding dynamics, comparable CTE pathways, and shared interscholastic competition in CIF leagues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HBUHSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/hb_uhsd
• Xx.com/hbuhsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/huntington-beach-union-high-school-district

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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