Very Good
#2784 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Central Coast High
High School · Monterey Peninsula Unified
200 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,784 of 9,539
In Seaside
#2 of 8
public schools
In district
#3 of 16
Monterey Peninsula Unified
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Central Coast High
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About Central Coast High
Central Coast High is a public high school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified. Central Coast High serves approximately 114 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Central Coast High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,784 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Central Coast High show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 114 students, Central Coast High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Central Coast High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Central Coast High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Central Coast High — Students at Central Coast High score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Central Coast High Compares
See how Central Coast High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
200 Coe Ave., Seaside, CA 93955
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Central Coast High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CHARTWELL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Monterey), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ord Terrace Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside | 0.0 mi | — |
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside | 0.0 mi | — |
| Seaside High Seaside | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Ord Terrace Elementary Seaside | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Seaside Middle Seaside | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey | 1.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| CHARTWELL SCHOOL Seaside | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 2.2 mi | — |
| Chartwell School Seaside | 2.0 mi | — |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Santa Catalina School Monterey | 3.1 mi | — |
| SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL Monterey | 3.1 mi | 8.5 |
| RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey | 3.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,331
Median Home Value
$693,800
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
Population
32,253
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Central Coast High
What grades does Central Coast High serve?
Central Coast High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Central Coast High?
Central Coast High has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Coast High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Coast High is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Coast High rank in CA?
Central Coast High ranks #2,784 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Central Coast High's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Coast High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Coast High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Coast High has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Central Coast High a charter school?
No, Central Coast High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Coast High a Title I school?
No, Central Coast High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Coast High?
87.7% of students at Central Coast High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 392-3560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
Resources & Links
District
Monterey Peninsula Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,252
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,521
- District Rank
- #3 of 16
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