Morro Bay High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

235 Atascadero Rd, Morro Bay, CA

San Luis Coastal Unified School District

3.8

4.6

773 Students

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Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kyle Pruitt

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Average SAT Score
1220

Average ACT Score
26

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Average GPA
3.66

Graduation Rate
95%

Annual Tuition
$0

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

B-

Administration

Resources/Facilities

B-

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

B+

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.66

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.7%

College Prep

Average SAT

1220

Math

600

Verbal

610

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

71.9%

AP Math Enrollment

Average

AP Science Enrollment

High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

434:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.9%

Female

47.5%

White

58.5%

Hispanic

28.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.3%

Two or more races

5.5%

Native American

<1%

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 156 Students

Cuesta College 135 Students

University of California - Santa Barbara 121 Students

University of California - Santa Cruz 105 Students

University of California - Los Angeles 94 Students

University of California - Berkeley 89 Students

San Francisco State University 86 Students

University of California - San Diego 85 Students

San Diego State University 82 Students

University of California - Davis 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 45 Students

Business 40 Students

Biology 39 Students

Environmental Science 34 Students

Nursing 30 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students

Film and Video Studies 18 Students

Political Science and Government 16 Students

English 16 Students

Sociology 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0

7/8/2025

MBHS! Such a solid community. The school, teachers for sure, do a great job. Keep up the great work!

5.0 Sophomore

10/21/2024

I love Morro bay high school. It's such a small school that it feels like everybody knows each other, and that's creates a really kind and close knit environment. The school itself is very well maintained and is beautiful. Overall Morro bay high offers a truly positive experience for students and staff alike

4.0 Senior

6/18/2024

MBHS has incredible teachers who go the extra mile to engage students. The administration is very supportive of boosting college readiness and increasing club involvement. The student culture is non-competitive. I hope MBHS will increase funding for academic clubs and add more AP classes.

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3.0 other

6/4/2018

Despite the lack of bullying, and its respectful teachers and other staff, this school has an abysmal campus that is depressing to look at. MBHS unfortunately doesn't put enough emphasis on STEM subjects, and some of the dress codes and other policies are absolutely absurd. Although the students han...

5.0 parent

10/14/2011

Great high school, academically it is the highest performing in the San Luis Coastal School district. All of my children attended there, my daughter graduated from Cal Poly and recently completed a Master's Degree. My son is working on his doctorate at Univ. of Texas. Morro Bay gave them a great fou...

5.0 parent

4/6/2010

I love this school . It got me ready for college and the real word . College was easy. I learn life lesson by going to MBHS. My Kids go there and they love it . The coachs are wonderful there. Send your kids there.

5.0 parent

5/29/2009

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List Price Range

$574K - $2.8M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,186,347

Median Lot Size

4,791 Sq Ft

% Renters

43%

Average Household Income

$108,483

% of College Grads

45%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,536 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$1,325,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,170 Sq Ft

1871 Donna Ave

Beautifully updated and move-in ready, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is located in the highly desirable Cuesta By the Sea neighborhood. Over the last five years, the property has received extensive upgrades throughout, including new windows, updated electrical and plumbing, owned solar, and multip...

Courtney Huckabay

Comet Realty

(805) 590-9052

$310,000

Land
0.33 Acre Lot

2245 2255 Bayview Heights Dr

Positioned along one of Los Osos’s most promising corridors, these 2 commercial retail-zoned parcels offer outstanding long-term potential. Current development restrictions prevent immediate construction, but once lifted, commercially zoned properties like this will have priority—without the waitlis...

Courtney Huckabay

Comet Realty

(805) 262-8281

$2,095,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,904 Sq Ft

444 Kings Ave

Enjoy iconic views of Morro Rock and the ocean from this top to bottom fully renovated move-in ready home in prestigious Morro Heights. This home features a main-level primary suite and 3 more bedrooms upstairs, with a total of 2.5 baths. The walls of glass and beautiful Andersen sliding French wood...

Kellye Grayson

The Avenue Central Coast Realty, Inc.

(805) 865-8319

$985,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,825 Sq Ft

410 Island St
New 25 days ago

Welcome to this north Morro Bay home near the beach with a seasonal creek behind the property and peek-a-boo view of the ocean right in your living room. This upgraded spacious 1825 sq ft home showcases an open concept floorplan. The kitchen has oak hardwood floors, an island with a breakfast bar, g...

Bernadette Corona

RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate

(805) 909-3516

$4,950,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,393 Sq Ft

670 Santa Lucia Ave

Coastal Luxury with Breathtaking Morro Bay Rock and Water Views. Nestled in the heart of Baywood-Los Osos, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath coastal retreat captures panoramic views of the iconic Morro Rock and the serene bay-front water and beyond. This residence interior blends organic earth...

Brooke Fraser Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Santa Barbara

$15,500,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,724 Sq Ft

1800 Atascadero Rd

Welcome to this Central Coast Avocado Ranch, a rare 350-acre agricultural gem in the heart of California’s Central Coast. This income-producing ranch is equipped with 7 wells and riparian rights from Morro Creek, ensuring a sustainable and abundant water supply to support its thriving avocado orchar...

JoAnn Wall JoAnn Wall, Broker

$7,000,000

Land
538.00 Acre Lot

0 Pasadena Dr
Unit 18798331

A truly once in a lifetime ownership of one of California's coastal properties. This property is absolutely unique in that it is comprised of entirely tide and submerged lands within Morro Bay south of the city of Morro Bay. It is a dream property for environmental mitigation or habitat preservatio...

Outdoor Properties TRI Outdoor Properties

$1,099,000

Land
80.00 Acre Lot

1987 Turri Rd

80± acres overlooking the Los Osos Valley, where expansive views sweep from rolling farmland to the Pacific Ocean—including Morro Bay, the Estuary, and iconic Morro Rock. The land offers usable agricultural areas, gently undulating hillsides, and multiple premier building sites accessed by a private...

Alison Haupt Realtor Home & Ranch Sotheby's Intl

$1,999,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft

3020 Ironwood Ave

Huge price adjustment! Once in a lifetime opportunity awaits!! Welcome home to your Morro Bay coastal retreat! This impressive two-story home seamlessly blends modern features with elevated designs, where you can relax to savor the coastal sunsets and enjoy the charming Del Mar neighborhood. Nestled...

Catherine Stone Central Coast Real Estate

$3,299,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,290 Sq Ft

2743 Rodman Dr

A Masterpiece of Wood, Stone, and Light — California Coastal Living at Its Finest Welcome to a California estate where nature, craftsmanship, and serenity intertwine. This exceptionally private home is whatever your heart desires — light and bright by day, with sweeping views from every window as tr...

Elizabeth Gutierrez LPT Realty, Inc.

$980,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,783 Sq Ft

545 Quinn Ct

Welcome to 545 Quinn Ct, a contemporary residence set in Morro Bay’s desirable Black Hills Villas, just a short drive from Morro Bay Golf Course, State Park hiking trails, downtown shops, & the iconic Embarcadero waterfront. This home blends comfort with contemporary living that may be ideal for buy...

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$599,000

Land
0.46 Acre Lot

670 Sequoia Ct

Welcome to 670 Sequoia Court. This unique nearly half acre lot is a rare find with incredible views and preliminary plans for a custom-built home that can be designed to your specifications. Soil Engineering Report, Engineering Geology Report, Environmental Report and Topographic Survey already co...

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Homes for Rent

$2,850 per month

House for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft

1919 13th St
Baywood-Los Osos, CA

Property Id: 9571293 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit as part of a duplex in Los Osos is available now for $2,800 per month. Water and trash are included, along with washer and dryer in the attached garage. Home is a convenient 15 mins to DT SLO. A new oven has been installed in the kitchen and is n...

$1,500 per month

1 Bath
331 Sq Ft

440 Atascadero Rd
Unit 4
Morro Bay, CA

FOR LEASE! ALL Utilities included! 440 Atascadero Rd. #4, Morro Bay. This is a Studio apartment in the lovely Morro Gardens Apartments, located on Highway 41 in Morro Bay. A one year lease is required. No Pets allowed. This unit is single story with 3 steps at entry. It has a separate kitchen, wood ...

Aaron Anderson Rock View Realty

$1,500 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

702 Morro Bay Blvd
Unit 706
Morro Bay, CA

Property Id: 1370014Unit 706 on Morro Bay Boulevard — now available for commercial lease.This versatile storefront was previously operated as a hair salon and is well-suited for a variety of business uses such as beauty, wellness, retail, office, or service-based operations.P...

$3,600 per month

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,273 Sq Ft

2500 Main St
Morro Bay, CA

This modern, craftsman-style home features open-concept living. Three bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, two-car garage, and a host of upgrades throughout including European-style fixtures, wired for media, modern kitchen appliances, special effects lighting, and much more! Washer/dryer hookup, g...

Doug Adams Central Coast Real Estate

$6,500 per month

House for Rent
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft

300 Kings Ave
Morro Bay, CA

Open-concept living with walls of windows throughout to capture ocean, bay and golf course views. 1950's Midcentury home, mixed with original and new amenities. On golf course, close to beach, shopping, Embarcadero, and state park. 3BD/2BA. Large patio and decks with BBQ. Open floor plan to ...

$2,800 per month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft

1996 Nevada Ct
Los Osos, CA

Amazing Ocean / Bay views from this tucked away gem in Los Osos. Want the perfect weather in the best neighborhood with absolutely amazing walking trails that seem endless and is walking distance to MDO, Montana de Oro State Park. This two bedroom two bath home is one of three units on the propert...

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California San Luis Obispo County Morro Bay 93442

Morro Bay High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Morro Bay, CA, in the Morro Bay neighborhood, and is served by the San Luis Coastal Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 773 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Morro Bay High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,186,347. Discover additional schools in the area, like Del Mar Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Morro Bay has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morro Bay High School.

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