Nipomo High School is an American public high school located in Nipomo, California. It serves grades 9-12 as part of the Lucia Mar Unified School District.
Serving 867 students in grades 9-12, Nipomo High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nipomo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nipomo High School's student population of 867 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nipomo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nipomo High School is 0.50, 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
#4816 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nipomo High School's ranking?
Nipomo High School is ranked #4816 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nipomo High School often compared to?
Nipomo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Grande High School, San Luis Obispo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nipomo High School?
The graduation rate of Nipomo High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Nipomo High School?
867 students attend Nipomo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Nipomo High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nipomo High School?
Nipomo High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nipomo High School offer ?
Nipomo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nipomo High School part of?
Nipomo High School is part of Lucia Mar Unified School District.
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