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Morro Bay High School vs. San Luis Obispo High School

Should you attend Morro Bay High School or San Luis Obispo High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Morro Bay High School
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
San Luis Obispo High School
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Morro Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

San Luis Obispo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
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).
Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, San Luis Obispo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
773 students
1,650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morro Bay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Luis Obispo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morro Bay High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Luis Obispo High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morro Bay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Luis Obispo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morro Bay High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Luis Obispo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2054 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#1137 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morro Bay High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Luis Obispo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Luis Obispo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)
75%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Luis Obispo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Luis Obispo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
97%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Morro Bay High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of San Luis Obispo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Morro Bay High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of San Luis Obispo High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
208
408
Grade 10 Students
203
431
Grade 11 Students
178
428
Grade 12 Students
184
383

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Luis Obispo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Luis Obispo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Luis Obispo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Luis Obispo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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