Half Moon Bay High vs Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
911 students
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Half Moon Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Half Moon Bay High Half Moon Bay, California | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate Half Moon Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 1,343 | #523 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7289 of 16,910 | #9225 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Half Moon Bay | Half Moon Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Moon Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 42.7).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 27.4%).
- •Half Moon Bay High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.7).
- •Half Moon Bay High is the larger school with 911 students compared with 521.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Half Moon Bay High better than Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Half Moon Bay High ranks higher (54.1 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Half Moon Bay High and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Half Moon Bay and Half Moon Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Half Moon Bay High: 911. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Half Moon Bay High and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate rank in California?
Half Moon Bay High is 325th of 1,343 and Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate is 523rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).