Coast Union High School

About Coast Union High School

Coast Union High School is an educational institution located in Cambria, California. It is part of the Coast Union High School District and serves students in grades 9-12 from Cambria, San Simeon, and surrounding communities. Coast Union High School offers a comprehensive education program that includes core academic courses, electives, and extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of sports, clubs, and other activities to promote student involvement and engagement.
At Coast Union High School, students have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school offers a wide range of courses, from traditional core classes to specialized electives. Students can also participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other organizations. The school also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, such as dances, assemblies, and other special events.
At Coast Union High School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The school’s mission is to provide a quality education that prepares students for success in college, career, and life.

Address:	2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd. Cambria, CA 93428
Phone:	(805) 927-3889
Site:	coastunion.coastusd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	171 students

Overview Coast Union High School

Coast Union High School serves 171 students in grades 9-12.
Coast Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Coast Union High School

Coast Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Coast Union High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.