Coast Union High School

2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 149 students in grades 9-12, Coast Union High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coast Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Coast Union High School's student population of 149 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Coast Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coast Union High School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3526 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Coast Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Coast Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coast Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Coast Union High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Coast Union High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Coast Union High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coast Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coast Union High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Coast Union High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Coast Union High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Coast Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Coast Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coast Union High School's ranking?
Coast Union High School is ranked #3526 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coast Union High School often compared to?
Coast Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atascadero High School, Morro Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coast Union High School?
The graduation rate of Coast Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coast Union High School?
149 students attend Coast Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Coast Union High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coast Union High School?
Coast Union High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Coast Union High School offer ?
Coast Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coast Union High School part of?
Coast Union High School is part of Coast Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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