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801 Niblick Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446-3409
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
60.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 556/1,596 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 506/1,596 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,986 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,310 (66.0%) |
| English Learners | 210 (10.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.7 points from last year and rose 9.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and rose 10.7 points over the full period.
•Math +10.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
60.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.2-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
5.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.9% 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 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 21% to 21%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
31.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
English-learner math proficiency held steady at 0.0%, while English-only results rose. The gap widened.
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 Paso Robles High compare within the district?
Paso Robles High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Paso Robles Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paso Robles High rank in California?
Paso Robles High ranks No. 556 of 1,596 in reading and No. 506 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 Paso Robles 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. 52.9% meet the reading standard and 24.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paso Robles High compare with other schools in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Paso Robles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Paso RoblesHow does Paso Robles High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Paso Robles High is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles HighThis school | 31.5% | 60.6% |
| Independence High | 11.1% | 27.8% |
