Top Rankings
Atascadero Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,407 students in Atascadero Unified School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in Atascadero Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Atascadero Unified School District have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace), with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,826 Schools
# Students
4,293 Students
2,020,187 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
101,258 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Atascadero Unified School District, which is ranked #565 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#565 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
26 Students
10,744 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
86 Students
238,325 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,276 Students
1,088,027 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
54%
# Black Students
46 Students
102,494 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,623 Students
460,449 Students
% White Students
61%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
9,014 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
103,001 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
397
22,406
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
18,976
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
18,670
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
18,995
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
19,014
# Students in 5th Grade:
326
19,370
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
26,291
# Students in 7th Grade:
313
36,245
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
38,229
# Students in 9th Grade:
344
447,954
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
448,650
# Students in 11th Grade:
321
451,877
# Students in 12th Grade:
363
453,492
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,452 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,616 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,452
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,616
$19,787
Best Atascadero Unified School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Atascadero High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High Sch Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,173 students
Rank: #33.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
