For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,075 students in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo, CA are San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis County Special Education and San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court. 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 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Luis Obispo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
San Luis Obispo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Luis Obispo High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Luis Obispo High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
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
| 1,650 students
Rank: #22.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific Beach High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%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
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
San Luis Obispo County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Grizzly Challenge Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 225 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
| 24 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, San Luis County Special Education and San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court.
How many public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo?
7 public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Luis Obispo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Luis Obispo include: Pacific Beach High School vs. San Luis Obispo High School
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