Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, San Luis Obispo High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 1,644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Luis Obispo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
San Luis Obispo High School's student population of 1,644 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Luis Obispo High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Luis Obispo High School is 0.59, 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
#1137 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Luis Obispo High School's ranking?
San Luis Obispo High School is ranked #1137 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Luis Obispo High School often compared to?
San Luis Obispo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Grande High School, Morro Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Luis Obispo High School?
The graduation rate of San Luis Obispo High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Luis Obispo High School?
1,644 students attend San Luis Obispo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of San Luis Obispo High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Luis Obispo High School?
San Luis Obispo High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Luis Obispo High School offer ?
San Luis Obispo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Luis Obispo High School part of?
San Luis Obispo High School is part of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
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