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2950 Santa Rosa Creek Road, Cambria, CA 93428-3506
Summary
Coast Union High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 34th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 11.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 969/1,596 (39th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,137/1,596 (29th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 10:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 159 |
| Low-Income Students | 141 (88.7%) |
| English Learners | 32 (20.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 14.7 points from last year and rose 23.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and fell 9.3 points over the full period.
•Math -9.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
44.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 969 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•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
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.1% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,137 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•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 Coast Union High rank in California?
Coast Union High ranks No. 969 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,137 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Coast Union High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Coast Union High is No. 10 in reading and tied for No. 9 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
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