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#5292 of 9,539 schools in CA
Nipomo High
High School · Lucia Mar Unified · Nipomo, CA
A Lucia Mar Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 North Thompson Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nipomo High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2017, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nipomo 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average404/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,655
Median home value
$746,400
Median rent
$2,034/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast New Tech HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Grande HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,976 | Compare → |
| Lopez Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
| Pacific View AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | Not available | 135 | 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.
Lucia Mar Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nipomo High is listed in Lucia Mar Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nipomo High
Nipomo High is a public high school in Nipomo, CA, part of Lucia Mar Unified, serving approximately 867 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,292 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nipomo High
What grades does Nipomo High serve?
Nipomo High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nipomo High?
Nipomo High has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nipomo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nipomo High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nipomo High rank in CA?
Nipomo High ranks #5,292 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nipomo High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nipomo High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Nipomo High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nipomo High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nipomo High a charter school?
No, Nipomo High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nipomo High a Title I school?
No, Nipomo High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nipomo High?
71.3% of students at Nipomo 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
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (805) 474-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93444)
- 21,495
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 93444; 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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