Ocean View High School


Ocean View High School is a public comprehensive college-preparatory academy located in Huntington Beach, California. It is part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District and serves approximately 1,350 students. The school's mascot is the Seahawk. OVHS is notable for offering the only International Baccalaureate program in the district and a college preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement courses.

History

Ocean View High School was established in 1976. Over the years, the school has expanded programs in academics, athletics, and music.

Governance

OVHS is governed by the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

Curriculum

OVHS provides a college-preparatory curriculum, including:
  • International Baccalaureate program
  • Advanced Placement courses in various subjects
  • College preparatory courses in English, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign languages, and electives

    Extracurricular activities

OVHS offers a wide range of extracurriculars, including:

Athletics

Ocean View High School's sports teams are members of the Golden West League within the CIF Southern Section. The school offers a range of sports, including marching band, cross-country, track and field, golf, swimming, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, football, soccer, tennis, water polo, and softball.
  • In 1992, the girls' cross country team, won the Division II CIF State Title.
  • In 1997, the girls' volleyball team won California Div III State Championship.

    Music

Marching band and color guard. The Seahawk Squadron has won 1st place in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association State Band Championships for Division 1 in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2019.

Awards and recognition

School ranking

In 2008, OVHS was ranked number 775 on the list of top 1,000 high schools in the United States, published by Newsweek Magazine. The public schools are ranked by the number of Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test taken by all students in 2007 divided by the number of graduating seniors.