Serving 114 students in grades 9-12, Central Coast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Coast High School's student population of 114 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Central Coast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Coast High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9185 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Coast High School's ranking?
Central Coast High School is ranked #9185 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Central Coast High School often compared to?
Central Coast High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Learning For Life Charter, Marina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Coast High School?
The graduation rate of Central Coast High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Coast High School?
114 students attend Central Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central Coast High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Coast High School?
Central Coast High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Central Coast High School offer ?
Central Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Coast High School part of?
Central Coast High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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