curriculum at Oceana is generally project based. The class periods are 90 minutes each, so this gives the students time to work on projects, especially for English and History. Oceana offers Advanced Placement courses in US History, Chemistry, US Government, Language and Composition, Literature, and Calculus AB. Standardized Testing In 2013, Oceana High School scored an 817 on the California API, the highest in the Jefferson Union High School District by a difference of +25 points. According to U.S. News & World Report, Oceana is a nationally academically ranked high school, and the 354th best in the state of California, the highest ranking of any school in the district. References External links Coalition of Essential Schools Educational institutions established in 1962 High schools in San Mateo County, California Jefferson Union High School District schools Public high schools in California 1962 establishments in California