Coast Union High School

2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 154 students in grades 9-12, Coast Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 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:

School Overview

Coast Union High School's student population of 154 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Coast Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coast Union High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3526 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
20-29%
33%
60-69%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coast Union High School's ranking?
Coast Union High School is ranked #3526 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coast Union High School often compared to?
Coast Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atascadero High School, Morro Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 87%.
How many students attend Coast Union High School?
154 students attend Coast Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Coast Union High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 3% 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 10:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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