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 773 students in grades 9-12, Morro Bay High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 42% 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: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Morro Bay High School's student population of 773 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Black, White, & Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morro Bay High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morro Bay High School is 0.58, 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
#2054 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
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
6%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 Morro Bay High School's ranking?
Morro Bay High School is ranked #2054 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Morro Bay High School?
773 students attend Morro Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Morro Bay High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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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