Half Moon Bay High School
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| Half Moon Bay High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1 Lewis Foster Dr , , 94019 | |
| Coordinates | 37°28′25″N 122°25′41″W / 37.4735°N 122.428°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1909[1] |
| School district | Cabrillo Unified School District |
| Principal | Andrew Boysen |
| Teaching staff | 50.86 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 987 (2023-2024)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.41[2] |
| Colors | Orange, Black, White |
| Athletics conference | CIF Central Coast Section |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Yearbook | Las Olas |
| Website | hmbhs.cabrillo.k12.ca.us |
Half Moon Bay High School is an American public high school located in Half Moon Bay, in San Mateo County, California. It is part of the Cabrillo Unified School District.
Half Moon Bay High School was founded in August 1909 under the leadership of the school's first principal, Mr. Anderson. Fourteen students registered for classes on the opening day, of whom seven graduated at the school's first commencement in 1912.
Demographics
| White | Latino | Asian | African American | Pacific Islander | American Indian | Two or More Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49% | 44% | 4% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3% |
According to U.S. News & World Report, 51% of Half Moon Bay High School's student body is "of color," with 26% of the student body coming from an economically disadvantaged household, determined by student eligibility for California's Reduced-price meal program.[3]
