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Coast Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 478 students in Coast Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Coast Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
478 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coast Unified School District, which is ranked #969 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
18%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,858 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,002 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$42,858
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,002
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Coast Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambria Grammar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Lucia Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schoolhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 478 students.
What is the rank of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District is ranked #969 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coast Unified School District?
78% of Coast Unified School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coast Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,002 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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