Very Good
#3567 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Pacific Beach High
High School · San Luis Coastal Unified
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
7.0
Grades
10th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,567 of 9,539
In San Luis Obispo
#11 of 13
public schools
In district
#15 of 15
San Luis Coastal Unified
School environment
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Pacific Beach High
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About Pacific Beach High
Pacific Beach High is a public high school in San Luis Obispo, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified. Pacific Beach High serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades 10th-12th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Pacific Beach High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,567 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Pacific Beach High show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 67 students, Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach 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.
Score Breakdown
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Pacific Beach High — Students at Pacific Beach High score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Pacific Beach High Compares
See how Pacific Beach 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
11950 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pacific Beach High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. San Luis Obispo High (rated 7.8/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MISSION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Luis Obispo, see our San Luis Obispo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Lindamood-Bell Academy San Luis Obispo | 1.8 mi | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo | 2.0 mi | 8.6 |
| MISSION COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School San Luis Obispo | 2.2 mi | — |
| OLD MISSION SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Old Mission School San Luis Obispo | 2.3 mi | — |
| CHRIST CLASSICAL SCHOOL San Luis Obispo | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary San Luis Obispo | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Pacheco Elementary San Luis Obispo | 3.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo | 2.6 mi | 8.3 |
| PEEP - PREPARE San Luis Obispo | 2.8 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo High San Luis Obispo | 3.0 mi | 7.8 |
| ORFALEA FAMILY & ASI CHILDREN'S CENTER RM # 133 San Luis Obispo | 3.3 mi | — |
| San Luis Obispo Classical Academy San Luis Obispo | 3.4 mi | — |
| Teach Elementary San Luis Obispo | 3.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter San Luis Obispo | 4.5 mi | 7.1 |
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court San Luis Obispo | 5.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$52,481
Median Home Value
$897,800
Median Rent
$1,936/mo
Population
23,856
College Educated
52%
Homeownership
32.7%
Avg Commute
13.6 min
Poverty Rate
44.5%
Median Age
22.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pacific Beach High
What grades does Pacific Beach High serve?
Pacific Beach High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Pacific Beach High?
Pacific Beach High has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Beach High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Beach High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Beach High rank in CA?
Pacific Beach High ranks #3,567 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pacific Beach High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Beach High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pacific Beach High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Beach High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Pacific Beach High a charter school?
No, Pacific Beach High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Beach High a Title I school?
No, Pacific Beach High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Beach High?
71.6% of students at Pacific Beach 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 596-4023
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
Resources & Links
District
San Luis Coastal Unified- District Enrollment
- 7,577
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,117
- District Rank
- #15 of 15
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