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Coast Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 489 students in Coast Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Coast Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
489 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Coast Unified School District, which is ranked #968 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#905 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
74%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
22%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,943 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,466 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,943
$19,978
Spending / Student
$31,466
$18,399
Best Coast Unified School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cambria Grammar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Main St.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-4400
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Santa Lucia Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Schoolhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3693
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District is ranked #968 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coast Unified School District?
74% of Coast Unified School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coast Unified School District?
Coast Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Coast Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,466 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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