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525 North Thompson Road, Nipomo, CA 93444-9086
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 566/1,596 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 786/1,596 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 819 |
| Low-Income Students | 585 (71.4%) |
| English Learners | 66 (8.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.7 points from last year and rose 16.3 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 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
60.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 65.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 18%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.8-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results edged up. The gap widened slightly.
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 Nipomo High compare within the district?
Nipomo High is No. 2 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 Nipomo High rank in California?
Nipomo High ranks No. 566 of 1,596 in reading and No. 786 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 Nipomo High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.5% meet the reading standard and 19.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nipomo High compare with other schools in Nipomo?
Nipomo High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Nipomo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NipomoHow does Nipomo High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Nipomo High is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nipomo HighThis school | 21.4% | 60.0% |
| Central Coast New Tech High | 41.9% | 90.5% |
