Templeton High School

1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 775 students in grades 9-12, Templeton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 35% 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: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Templeton High School's student population of 775 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
775 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Templeton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Templeton High School is 0.51, 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)
#2571 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Templeton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Templeton 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.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Templeton 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.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Templeton 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 Templeton High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Templeton 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 Templeton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
65%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Templeton High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Templeton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Templeton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Templeton High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Templeton High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Templeton 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 (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Templeton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Templeton High School's ranking?
Templeton High School is ranked #2571 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Templeton High School often compared to?
Templeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo High School, Paso Robles High School, Atascadero High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Templeton High School?
The graduation rate of Templeton High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Templeton High School?
775 students attend Templeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Templeton High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Templeton High School?
Templeton High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Templeton High School offer ?
Templeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Templeton High School part of?
Templeton High School is part of Templeton Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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