Needs Improvement
#9490 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
High School · South Monterey County Joint Union High
760 Broadway St., King City, CA 93930
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher
34.5:1
Score
2.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
138
Student-Teacher
34.5:1
Score
2.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,490 of 9,539
In King City
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
South Monterey County Joint Union High
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Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
High School in King City · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High is a public high school in King City, CA, part of South Monterey County Joint Union High. Pinnacle Coastal Valley High serves approximately 138 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 34.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Pinnacle Coastal Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #9,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Pinnacle Coastal Valley High show 3% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
- This school 2.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 138 students, Pinnacle Coastal Valley 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.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High runs 34.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
76% of students at Pinnacle Coastal Valley High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Pinnacle Coastal Valley High — Students at Pinnacle Coastal Valley High score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
How Pinnacle Coastal Valley High Compares
See how Pinnacle Coastal Valley 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
760 Broadway St., King City, CA 93930
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Pinnacle Coastal Valley High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. King City High (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenfield High (rated 6.6/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Greenfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Portola-Butler Continuation High (rated 4.5/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in King City, see our King City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Portola-Butler Continuation High King City | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| King City High King City | 0.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Santa Lucia Elementary King City | 0.4 mi | 4.2 |
| Del Rey Elementary King City | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| King City Arts Magnet King City | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| HILLSVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMIC SCHOOL King City | 0.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Chalone Peaks Middle King City | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| San Lucas Elementary San Lucas | 8.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Greenfield High Greenfield | 9.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Vista Verde Middle Greenfield | 9.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Greenfield | 10.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary Greenfield | 9.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Mary Chapa Academy Greenfield | 10.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Arroyo Seco Academy Greenfield | 10.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Bitterwater-Tully Elementary King City | 13.9 mi | — |
| San Antonio Elementary Lockwood | 18.6 mi | 3.5 |
| San Vicente Elementary Soledad | 18.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Gabilan Elementary Soledad | 18.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Jack Franscioni Elementary Soledad | 18.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Soledad Transition Center Soledad | 18.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93930 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,555
Median Home Value
$404,000
Median Rent
$1,537/mo
Population
17,124
College Educated
15.4%
Homeownership
53.3%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Median Age
30.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pinnacle Coastal Valley High
What grades does Pinnacle Coastal Valley High serve?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinnacle Coastal Valley High?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Coastal Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Coastal Valley High is 34.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinnacle Coastal Valley High rank in CA?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High ranks #9,490 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pinnacle Coastal Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 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 Pinnacle Coastal Valley High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High has 3% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Pinnacle Coastal Valley High a charter school?
No, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinnacle Coastal Valley High a Title I school?
No, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinnacle Coastal Valley High?
94.2% of students at Pinnacle Coastal Valley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.1%
- Phone
- (831) 385-4661
Resources & Links
District
South Monterey County Joint Union High- District Enrollment
- 2,731
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,485
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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