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235 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442-1516
Summary
Morro Bay High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
75.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 211/1,596 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 244/1,596 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 751 |
| Low-Income Students | 384 (51.1%) |
| English Learners | 21 (2.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 2.6 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 5.8 points over the full period.
•Math +5.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
75.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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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 44% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 43%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
45.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.2-point math income gap is wider 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 Morro Bay High compare within the district?
Morro Bay High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in San Luis Coastal Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Morro Bay High rank in California?
Morro Bay High ranks No. 211 of 1,596 in reading and No. 244 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 Morro Bay High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 71.3% meet the reading standard and 30.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Morro Bay High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Morro Bay High is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morro Bay HighThis school | 45.8% | 75.0% |
| San Luis Obispo High | 53.5% | 75.7% |
