High School Diploma and GED Students

HBAS is closed for winter break starting on 12/23/2024 through 1/3/2025. If you sign up during this time expect to receive an update about orientation the week of 1/6/2025.

If you are 18+ years of age and are interested in earning your High School Diploma or GED,

please follow the link below to fill out our enrollment form.

Enrollment Form

Formulario de Inscripción

**You must reside in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, or a neighboring city like Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Santa Ana and Garden Grove for our program**

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Please see steps below for the enrollment process.

If you still have more questions, please check our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) below or give us a call 714-842-4227 x49400.

Where is my Technology Skills Workshop or CASAS Test at?

Please take a look at our map below for directions.

Bolsa Office

5832 Bolsa Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (Bolsa and Springdale)

What does it cost to do the GED or the High School Diploma?

HBAS Diploma and GED classes are currently completely online and FREE as in absolutely NO OUT OF POCKET COST!

Can I still get my High School Diploma?

Yes, of course! You must be 18 or older and there is no maximum age. All we need is a copy of your most recent transcripts.

How long does it take to finish the High School Diploma?

It depends on how many credits you need. Once you show us your high school transcripts and a Guidance Specialist reviews your credits, we can tell you how many classes you need.

If you can spend 15 hours per week on your classes, you should be completing 1 credit per week.

How long does it take to finish the GED?

4 months - 1 year, depending on your effort.

How do I get GED Test Vouchers?

The Bolsa location is a GED® testing site, and HBAS students may qualify for FREE Ready® and GED® test vouchers! HBAS students must complete Post Secondary Prep, CASAS testing and have teacher approval in order to qualify. Other terms and conditions may apply.

The GED Ready® test voucher allows a student to take a FREE practice test ($6 value per subject: Math, Science, Social Studies or Reasoning Through Language Arts) and a GED® test voucher allows a student to take one of the four tests for FREE ($35 value per subject: Math, Science, Social Studies, or Reasoning Through Language Arts).

Can I do ESL and the High School Diploma or GED at the same time?

It depends on your CASAS score and what your ESL level is. A teacher recommendation is needed.

Do I need to use the school email given to me?

Yes. All school communication will go to the school issued email.

How do I log into my email account?

Follow this link and use the provided username and password. Do not create your own.

What is the CASAS Test?

As a WIOA, Title II funded agency, all Diploma and GED students at Huntington Beach Adult School are required to participate in CASAS testing. The CASAS test is used as a placement test to see if your reading skills are at a high school level.

We CASAS post-test students throughout the year to see if your reading skills increase while taking classes.

Do I need a CASAS Test?

You will need a new set of test scores every new school year.

Where are classes located?

GED classes are through Aztec Software.
High School Diploma courses are provided with Edgenuity.

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Bolsa Campus – Map

HBAS-DO – Huntington Beach Adult School (Bolsa Campus)
5832 Bolsa Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Students enter through the front door opposite Bolsa Ave

Park in the structure behind the building

Our offices are located on the 1st floor going straight past the stairs from the entrance

Main Campus- Gothard – Map  Campus Map

HBAS-G – Huntington Beach Adult School (Main Campus)
17231 Gothard St, Huntington Beach 92647

Classes are only available Monday - Thursday 5:30-8:30pm evenings and Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm

HBAS-B – Huntington Beach Adult School BESST Campus – Map

2045 Meyer Place, Costa Mesa 92627
Office: Room 120

I am parent/guardian, how do I get my child to enroll?

Students must be 18 years or older to enroll at Huntington Beach Adult School, which means they will be enrolling themselves. As an adult, parents or guardians of students will not be able to access any student information unless a Release of Information form is signed by the student.

Am I able to borrow a Chromebook once I'm enrolled in either the Diploma or GED program?

YES! HBAS has a Chromebook Loaner Program.

To meet the requirements, please follow the steps below:

(You must be using your HBAS School Email)

1. You must meet with your teacher one day per week for the first three weeks of your enrollment.

2. After your three weeks please send an email to [email protected] about making an appointment to come pickup your device(s).

a.) You may purchase insurance for $30 cash for the Chromebook to prevent being charged for the entire device should loss/theft/damage occur.

HBAS New Enrollment Form (Beta)