Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Marina High School is a suburban public school in Huntington Beach, California that is part of Huntington Beach Union Hs Dist. It serves 2,007 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.7:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,007 Students

97 Teachers

15871 Springdale St

Huntington Beach, CA 92649 View local requests

http://www.marinavikings.org

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Marina High School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Marina High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 19, 2025

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