Cabrillo Unified School District
School District · Half Moon Bay, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,816
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,816
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Evaluating Cabrillo Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cabrillo Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kings Mountain Elementary
Woodside · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Farallone View Elementary
Montara · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Half Moon Bay High
Half Moon Bay · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#369 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,816
+$169 vs California median
District size
2,663 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Cabrillo Unified ranks #369 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cabrillo Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kings Mountain Elementary (9.1/10), Farallone View Elementary (7.7/10), and Half Moon Bay High (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cabrillo Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cabrillo Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kings Mountain Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Farallone View Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Half Moon Bay High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | EL Granada Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Pilarcitos Alternative High (continuation) | 4.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Alvin S. Hatch Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cabrillo Unified
Cabrillo Unified is a Half Moon Bay, California school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,663 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. The district invests $17,816 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Cabrillo Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kings Mountain Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Cabrillo Unified students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cabrillo Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data.
Schools in Cabrillo Unified
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Half Moon Bay
- Total Enrollment
- 2,663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cabrillo Unified?
Cabrillo Unified has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cabrillo Unified?
The average composite rating for Cabrillo Unified is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cabrillo Unified?
Cabrillo Unified spends $17,816 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cabrillo Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cabrillo Unified is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cabrillo Unified?
Kings Mountain Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cabrillo Unified with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Cabrillo Unified?
Across schools in Cabrillo Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cabrillo Unified compare to other districts in California?
Cabrillo Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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