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Atascadero High

Atascadero Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 1 High School Hill, Atascadero, CA 93422-4189

(805) 462-4300 · www.atasusd.org

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6/10
#492
Rank 492 out of 1,227
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #543 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #545 · 56th percentile
Science7/10 · #402 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Atascadero High sits in one of those rare Central Coast towns that feels genuinely off the beaten path — close enough to San Luis Obispo and the coast to enjoy the region's laid-back California lifestyle, but with a small-city identity all its own. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with science scores that edge notably higher than its English and math results, making it a decent fit for students with interests in the natural or applied sciences. Families who value a tight-knit community, outdoor access, and a less pressured suburban atmosphere than you'd find further south tend to settle in well here.

Student Demographics

236 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
145 (61%)
Hispanic
71 (30%)
Multiple Races
8 (3%)
African American
6 (3%)
Filipino
6 (3%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners19 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged109 (46%)
Students with Disabilities34 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,157
Enrollment
58.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.1
Administrators (FTE)
18
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

93.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
19.4%
AP Participation
of students
227
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Greyhounds · CIF Central Section

24
varsity sports
10 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #1400 · 37th percentile

37 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found