For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,969 students in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are San Luis Obispo High School, Loma Vista Community and Pacific Beach High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in San Luis Obispo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Luis Obispo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Luis Obispo High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Luis Obispo, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Luis Obispo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Loma Vista Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pacific Beach High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Ed Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Rank: #66.
Grizzly Challenge Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 Mendocino Ave. Camp San Lu
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
Grades: 10-12
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peep - Prepare
Special Education School
1500 Lizzie St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo, CA include San Luis Obispo High School, Loma Vista Community and Pacific Beach High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo, CA?
7 public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo, CA?
San Luis Obispo, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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