Coast Union High School serves 161 students in grades 9-12.
Coast Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coast Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coast Union High School's student population of 161 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
161 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Coast Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Coast Union High School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2186 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
71%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
27%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 is Coast Union High School's ranking?
Coast Union High School is ranked #2186 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coast Union High School?
The graduation rate of Coast Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Coast Union High School?
161 students attend Coast Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Coast Union High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coast Union High School?
Coast Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coast Union High School offer ?
Coast Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coast Union High School part of?
Coast Union High School is part of Coast Unified School District.
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