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1200 Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465-9421
Summary
Templeton High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
59.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 24.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 575/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 682/1,596 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 725 |
| Low-Income Students | 209 (28.8%) |
| English Learners | 5 (0.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 14.2 points from last year and fell 13.1 points over the full period. Math fell 6.2 points from last year and fell 14.2 points over the full period.
•Math -14.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.8% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is slightly 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
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 29% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 6% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
24.6% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It held steady 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 Templeton High rank in California?
Templeton High ranks No. 575 of 1,596 in reading and No. 682 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Templeton High compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Templeton High is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
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