Huntington Beach High vs Kinetic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students
Kinetic Academy
Huntington Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
361 students
| Measure | Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach, California | Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,343 | #502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3477 of 16,910 | #7402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,645 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 2,645 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinetic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.3).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.4).
- •Huntington Beach High is the larger school with 2,645 students compared with 361.
- •Huntington Beach High is a public school while Kinetic Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Huntington Beach High better than Kinetic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kinetic Academy ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.3 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 Huntington Beach High and Kinetic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntington Beach High: 2,645. Kinetic Academy: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntington Beach High and Kinetic Academy rank in California?
Huntington Beach High is 124th of 1,343 and Kinetic Academy is 502nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).