Top Rankings
Coast Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 488 students in Coast Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Coast Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
488 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Coast Unified School District, which is ranked #1192 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1049 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
353 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
55%
# Black Students
n/a
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
117 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
49
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,012 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,531 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,012
$21,485
Spending / Student
$31,531
$19,787
Best Coast Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Cambria Grammar
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Grades: K-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Santa Lucia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District is ranked #1192 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coast Unified School District?
72% of Coast Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coast Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,531 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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