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#851 of 1,787 private schools in CA

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Mission College Prep High School

High School · San Luis Obispo, CA

A private high school in San Luis Obispo, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

682 PALM ST, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,086
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Diversity Index43%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment273
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mission College Prep High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 97Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,097/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Luis Obispo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,386

Median home value

$943,500

Median rent

$1,859/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White73.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Two or More7.3%
Black4.8%
Asian3.7%
Native American1.8%
Pacific Islander1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mission College Preparatory Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.0 mi319Compare →
Lindamood-bell AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.4 mi146Compare →
Peep - PrepareEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.9 mi24Compare →
San Luis Obispo HighEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.0 mi1,650Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mission College Prep High School is listed in San Luis Obispo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mission College Prep High School

Mission College Prep High School is a private high school in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 93401)
29,995
Area average commute
17 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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