Morro Bay High School is a four-year public high school located in the city of Morro Bay along the coast of San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. Students of the school are typically residents of Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Cayucos. On average, enrollment ranges from 800 to 900 students a year.
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Morro Bay High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morro Bay High serves the northwest part of Morro Bay, CA, covering an area of approximately 103.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the edge of the attendance area and a maximum distance of 11.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morro Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morro Bay High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Morro Bay High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morro Bay High School is 0.57, 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
#1626 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, & Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morro Bay High School's ranking?
Morro Bay High School is ranked #1626 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Morro Bay High School often compared to?
Morro Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo High School, Arroyo Grande High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morro Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Morro Bay High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Morro Bay High School?
751 students attend Morro Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Morro Bay High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morro Bay High School?
Morro Bay High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Morro Bay High School offer ?
Morro Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Morro Bay High School part of?
Morro Bay High School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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