For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,226 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Arroyo Grande, CA are Arroyo Grande High School, Pacific View Academy and Lopez Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arroyo Grande, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Arroyo Grande have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Arroyo Grande, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arroyo Grande High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Arroyo Grande, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arroyo Grande High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Arroyo Grande, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Santa Lucia Rop High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
602 Orchard St.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Arroyo Grande, CA include Arroyo Grande High School, Pacific View Academy and Lopez Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Arroyo Grande?
3 public high schools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What is the racial composition of students in Arroyo Grande?
Arroyo Grande public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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