Very Good
#1810 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Morro Bay High
High School · San Luis Coastal Unified · Morro Bay, CA
A San Luis Coastal Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 Atascadero Rd., Morro Bay, CA 93442
- Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Morro Bay High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Morro Bay High 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morro Bay), 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
$92,163
Median home value
$870,600
Median rent
$1,815/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in San Luis Coastal Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Beach HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 10–12 | Not available | 67 | Compare → |
| Peep - PrepareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
| San Luis Obispo HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Luis Coastal Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Morro Bay High is listed in San Luis Coastal Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Morro Bay High
Morro Bay High is a public high school in Morro Bay, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified, serving approximately 773 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,810 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Morro Bay High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Morro Bay High
What grades does Morro Bay High serve?
Morro Bay High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Morro Bay High?
Morro Bay High has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morro Bay High?
The student-teacher ratio at Morro Bay High is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Morro Bay High rank in CA?
Morro Bay High ranks #1,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Morro Bay High's MySchoolScout rating?
Morro Bay High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Morro Bay High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morro Bay High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Morro Bay High a charter school?
No, Morro Bay High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Morro Bay High a Title I school?
No, Morro Bay High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morro Bay High?
52.8% of students at Morro Bay 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (805) 771-1845
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 93442)
- 11,336
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 93442; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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