Coast Union High School

Coast Union High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd,  Cambria, CA
Coast Unified School District
3.5
2.0
154 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Sison
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
64.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
64.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
205:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Hispanic
75.2%
White
23.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
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School Rankings

#97 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 38 Students
Cuesta College 31 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 27 Students
University of California - Berkeley 27 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 22 Students
University of California - San Diego 19 Students
San Diego State University 19 Students
San José State University 19 Students
University of California - Irvine 18 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Political Science and Government 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Sociology 6 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Communications 4 Students
English 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/26/2021
I believe Coast Union High School is a diamond in the rough. Many people are quick to judge the high school due to its relatively small overall budget and its location yet it has many opportunities for students in its Digital Media program and its Audio Production program. Due to the teachers aid students who take his class will learn whether or not this would be a job they would enjoy. The teacher also takes students on college tours to visit such colleges and tries to get the student as close as they can to applying to their dream college.
3.0 NicheUser
1/22/2016
Not as many classes as other schools but at least they have all the core classes needed for college preparation
4.0 NicheUser
1/22/2016
It good be better. But we live in such a small town there is not much to worry about.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 3 Reviews
4.0 student
9/16/2010
This school is entirely what you make of it. Most graduates go on to higher education though usually around half of them go to the local community college. The top students sometimes go on to great universities like UCLA and MIT, so in no way does this school hold you back. It just doesn't really pu...
1.0 student
4/23/2009
1.0 parent
4/23/2008

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Coast Union High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cambria, CA and is served by the Coast Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 154 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 24.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64.5% are proficient in reading. Coast Union High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leffingwell High School, Acts Advanced Christian Training Schools, Heartland Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cambria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Coast Union High School.

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