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523 North Thompson Avenue, Nipomo, CA 93444-9086
Summary
Central Coast New Tech High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
90.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 41.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 90.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 28/1,596 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 308/1,596 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 318 |
| Low-Income Students | 160 (50.3%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 13.3 points from last year and fell 7.7 points over the full period. Math fell 11.3 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math -1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
90.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 55% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
41.9% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Central Coast New Tech High compare within the district?
Central Coast New Tech High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Lucia Mar Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central Coast New Tech High rank in California?
Central Coast New Tech High ranks No. 28 of 1,596 in reading and No. 308 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Central Coast New Tech High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 85.7% meet the reading standard and 40.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central Coast New Tech High compare with other schools in Nipomo?
Central Coast New Tech High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Nipomo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NipomoHow does Central Coast New Tech High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Central Coast New Tech High is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis Obispo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast New Tech HighThis school | 41.9% | 90.5% |
| Nipomo High | 21.4% | 60.0% |
