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Templeton High School vs. San Luis Obispo High School

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

School Overview

School
Templeton High School
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
San Luis Obispo High School
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Templeton High School ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,636 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
760 students
1,636 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
74 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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Test Scores

#603 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#633 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Templeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Luis Obispo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Templeton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Luis Obispo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
95%
(Top 30% in CA)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
215
426
Grade 10 Students
205
419
Grade 11 Students
167
426
Grade 12 Students
173
365

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
24%
30%
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% Black
n/a
1%
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% White
66%
58%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
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0.51
0.57
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
8%
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