For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 165 students in Cambria, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA are Leffingwell High (Continuation School) and Coast Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Cambria, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coast Union High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambria, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Cambria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambria Community Day (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2840 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA include Leffingwell High (Continuation School) and Coast Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambria?
2 public high schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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