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6.8 avg / 10

Coast Unified School District

School District · Cambria, California

Students: 489
Teachers (FTE): 38

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,611

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#199 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$30,611

+$12,964 vs California median

District size

489 students

Smaller than California median

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 6.8/10, Coast Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cambria Grammar, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Coast Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 28.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Coast Unified with test data.

Schools in Coast Unified

4 schools

District Details

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 6.8/10. 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?

Cambria Grammar is the highest-rated school in Coast Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Coast Unified?

Across schools in Coast Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. 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 6.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.8%
ELA Proficiency
41.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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