Morro Bay High School serves 856 students in grades 9-12.
Morro Bay High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morro Bay High School's student population of 856 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morro Bay High School is ranked within the top 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 Morro Bay High School is 0.55, 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
#1525 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Morro Bay High School's ranking?
Morro Bay High School is ranked #1525 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 84%.
How many students attend Morro Bay High School?
856 students attend Morro Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Morro Bay High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morro Bay High School?
Morro Bay High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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