Central Coast High School serves 122 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Coast High School's student population of 122 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
122 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Coast High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
72%
56%

Black
7%
5%

White
13%
21%

Hawaiian
2%
n/a

Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Coast High School?
The graduation rate of Central Coast High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Central Coast High School?
122 students attend Central Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Central Coast High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Coast High School?
Central Coast High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Coast High School offer ?
Central Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Coast High School part of?
Central Coast High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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