Coast Unified School District
School District · Cambria, California
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Coast Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Coast 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.
Coast Union High
Cambria · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Santa Lucia Middle
Cambria · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cambria Grammar
Cambria · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#366 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,611
+$12,964 vs California median
District size
489 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Coast Unified ranks #366 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Coast Unified's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coast Union High (6.6/10), Santa Lucia Middle (6.5/10), and Cambria Grammar (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Coast Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Coast Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coast Union High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Santa Lucia Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cambria Grammar | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Coast Unified
Coast Unified is a Cambria, California school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 489 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $30,611 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Coast Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coast Union High, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Coast Unified students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Coast Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Coast Unified with test data.
Schools in Coast Unified
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Cambria
- Total Enrollment
- 489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Coast Unified?
Coast Unified has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Coast Unified?
The average composite rating for Coast 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 Coast Unified?
Coast Unified spends $30,611 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coast Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Coast Unified is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Coast Unified?
Coast Union High is the highest-rated school in Coast Unified with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Coast Unified?
Across schools in Coast Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Coast Unified compare to other districts in California?
Coast Unified has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 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
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
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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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