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Arroyo Grande High School vs. Morro Bay High School

Should you attend Arroyo Grande High School or Morro Bay High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Arroyo Grande High School
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Morro Bay High School
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Morro Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,976 students in grades 9-12, Arroyo Grande High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 773 students in grades 9-12, Morro Bay High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,976 students
773 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arroyo Grande High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Morro Bay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arroyo Grande High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Morro Bay High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arroyo Grande High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Morro Bay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arroyo Grande High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Morro Bay High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3485 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#1626 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arroyo Grande High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Morro Bay High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arroyo Grande High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arroyo Grande High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Morro Bay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Arroyo Grande High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Morro Bay High School with the average graduation rate observed in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Arroyo Grande High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Morro Bay High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
483
208
Grade 10 Students
471
203
Grade 11 Students
532
178
Grade 12 Students
490
184

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
49%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arroyo Grande High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Morro Bay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arroyo Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arroyo Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arroyo Grande High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Morro Bay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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