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Paso Robles High

High School · Paso Robles Joint Unified · Paso Robles, CA

A Paso Robles Joint Unified high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 7010, Paso Robles, CA 93447

  • Math 21% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$16,315
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Paso Robles High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Paso Robles 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,234/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
13 boys'·17 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Independence HighEnrollment path unverified7.09–120.1 mi127Compare →
Liberty High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified4.210–120.2 mi178Compare →
Thrive AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.9 mi7Compare →

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.

Paso Robles Joint Unified

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#3 of 12
District spending per student
$16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Paso Robles High is listed in Paso Robles Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Paso Robles High

Paso Robles High is a public high school in Paso Robles, CA, part of Paso Robles Joint Unified, serving approximately 2,037 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,763 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Paso Robles High

What grades does Paso Robles High serve?

Paso Robles High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Paso Robles High?

Paso Robles High has an enrollment of approximately 2,037 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles High?

The student-teacher ratio at Paso Robles High is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paso Robles High rank in CA?

Paso Robles High ranks #5,763 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Paso Robles High's MySchoolScout rating?

Paso Robles High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Paso Robles High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paso Robles High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Paso Robles High a charter school?

No, Paso Robles High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Paso Robles High a Title I school?

No, Paso Robles High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paso Robles High?

63.9% of students at Paso Robles 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
2,037
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
San Luis Obispo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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.
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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