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Best San Luis Obispo County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 11,023 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are San Luis Obispo High School, Central Coast New Tech High School and Morro Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Luis Obispo County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Luis Obispo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
San Luis Obispo County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Luis Obispo High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Luis Obispo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Luis Obispo High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 596-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Central Coast New Tech High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Morro Bay High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Eagle Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
950 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Templeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5888
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1065 Kansas Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 781-5395
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Arroyo Grande High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
495 Valley Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Templeton Independent Study High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
964 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-5833
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Paso Robles High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Atascadero High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Hill
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Pacific View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1065 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3580
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1620
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Atascadero Choices In Education Academy (Ace)
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Nipomo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 North Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444
(805) 474-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Pacific Beach High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4023
Gr: 10-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Paloma Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10801 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 462-4350
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
San Luis Obispo County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2494 Pennington Creek Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-7354
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Shandon High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 South First St.
Shandon, CA 93461
(805) 238-0286
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Grizzly Challenge Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
721 Mendocino Ave. Camp San Lu
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 782-6882
Gr: 10-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Lopez Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Mesa View Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3750
Gr: 10-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2424.
Liberty High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Niblick Rd.
Paso Robles, CA 93447
(805) 769-1600
Gr: 10-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Peep - Prepare
Special Education School
1500 Lizzie St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-1220
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include San Luis Obispo High School, Central Coast New Tech High School and Morro Bay High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
25 public high schools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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