Serving 16 students in grades 6-12, San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court's student population of 16 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
75%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
25%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court?
The graduation rate of San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court?
16 students attend San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court?
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court offer ?
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court part of?
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court is part of San Luis Obispo County Office Of Education School District.
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