Oceana High School in Pacifica, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Oceana High School is a suburban public school in Pacifica, California that is part of Jefferson Union High School District. It serves 491 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

491 Students

33 Teachers

401 Paloma Ave

Pacifica, CA 94044 View local requests

http://ohs.juhsd.net

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Oceana High School Demographics

20%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

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.

Oceana High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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