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San Luis Obispo High School

1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Top 20%

Tel: (805) 596-4040

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San Luis Obispo High School serves 1,568 students in grades 9-12.

San Luis Obispo High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

San Luis Obispo High School's student population of 1,568 students has grown by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,568 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

75 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

San Luis Obispo High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of San Luis Obispo High School is 0.57, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1005 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

81%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

30%

56%

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Black

White

58%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

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Graduation Rate

96%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Luis Coastal Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Luis Obispo High School's ranking?

San Luis Obispo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of San Luis Obispo High School?

The graduation rate of San Luis Obispo High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend San Luis Obispo High School?

1,568 students attend San Luis Obispo High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

58% of San Luis Obispo High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of San Luis Obispo High School?

San Luis Obispo High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does San Luis Obispo High School offer ?

San Luis Obispo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education