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#851 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 48% of private schools
Mission College Prep High School
High School
682 PALM ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#851 of 1,787
In San Luis Obispo
#1 of 4
public schools
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Mission College Prep High School
High School in San Luis Obispo · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mission College Prep High School
Mission College Prep High School is a private high school in San Luis Obispo, CA. Mission College Prep High School serves approximately 273 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mission College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Mission College Prep High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mission College Prep High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mission College Prep High School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in San Luis Obispo, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mission College Prep High School (this school) | 6.3 |
| PEEP - PREPARE | — |
| San Luis Obispo High | 7.8 |
| Pacific Beach High | 7.0 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court | — |
| Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter | 6.6 |
| San Luis County Special Education | — |
| San Luis Obispo County Community | 5.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
682 PALM ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mission College Prep High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. San Luis Obispo High (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pacific Beach High (rated 7.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Luis Obispo, see our San Luis Obispo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School San Luis Obispo | 0.0 mi | — |
| Old Mission School San Luis Obispo | 0.1 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 0.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 0.4 mi | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| PEEP - PREPARE San Luis Obispo | 0.9 mi | — |
| ORFALEA FAMILY & ASI CHILDREN'S CENTER RM # 133 San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| San Luis Obispo Classical Academy San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | — |
| Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Pacific Beach High San Luis Obispo | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 2.1 mi | 8.8 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.7 mi | 4.9 |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.3 mi | 6.1 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 4.1 mi | — |
| Los Ranchos Elementary San Luis Obispo | 4.9 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$95,386
Median Home Value
$943,500
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
Population
29,995
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
47.4%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
35.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mission College Prep High School
What grades does Mission College Prep High School serve?
Mission College Prep High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mission College Prep High School?
Mission College Prep High School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission College Prep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission College Prep High School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mission College Prep High School rank in CA?
Mission College Prep High School ranks #851 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mission College Prep High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission College Prep High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mission College Prep High School a private school?
Yes, Mission College Prep High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mission College Prep High School a religious school?
Mission College Prep High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 543-2131
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