Serving 116 students in grades 9-12, Central Coast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Coast High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Coast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Coast High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9188 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Coast High School's ranking?
Central Coast High School is ranked #9188 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Coast High School often compared to?
Central Coast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marina High School, Learning For Life Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Coast High School?
The graduation rate of Central Coast High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Coast High School?
116 students attend Central Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central Coast High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Coast High School?
Central Coast High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Central Coast High School offer ?
Central Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Coast High School part of?
Central Coast High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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