Below Average
#7919 of 9,539 schools in CA
Paloma Creek High
High School · Atascadero Unified · Atascadero, CA
An Atascadero Unified high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10801 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paloma Creek High score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 4% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paloma Creek 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atascadero), 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
$89,916
Median home value
$692,100
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ace)Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Atascadero HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,114 | Compare → |
| Acts Advanced Christian Training SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 38 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Atascadero Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paloma Creek High is listed in Atascadero Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paloma Creek High
Paloma Creek High is a public high school in Atascadero, CA, part of Atascadero Unified, serving approximately 84 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,919 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paloma Creek High
What grades does Paloma Creek High serve?
Paloma Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paloma Creek High?
Paloma Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paloma Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Paloma Creek High is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paloma Creek High rank in CA?
Paloma Creek High ranks #7,919 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Paloma Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?
Paloma Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Paloma Creek High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paloma Creek High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Paloma Creek High a charter school?
No, Paloma Creek High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paloma Creek High a Title I school?
No, Paloma Creek High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paloma Creek High?
67.9% of students at Paloma Creek 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
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Phone
- (805) 462-4350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93422)
- 33,512
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
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 93422; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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