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San Luis Obispo High

San Luis Coastal Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 1499 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3060

(805) 596-4040

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9/10
#175
Rank 175 out of 1,227
Top 14%
English Language Arts9/10 · #234 · 81st percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #169 · 86th percentile
Science10/10 · #121 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Luis Obispo High sits at the heart of one of California's most livable cities — a college town with a relaxed Central Coast vibe, easy access to beaches and wine country, and a community that genuinely invests in its schools. SLO High performs well across the board, with particularly strong science scores that reflect a student body drawn to hands-on, curiosity-driven learning. Families who want a well-rounded public school experience in a place where outdoor adventures and small-city charm are part of everyday life will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

380 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
210 (55%)
Hispanic
130 (34%)
Multiple Races
17 (4%)
Asian
12 (3%)
Other
11 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged166 (44%)
Students with Disabilities50 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,678
Enrollment
80
Teachers (FTE)
21:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
26.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.2%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.

16
AP Courses
offered
32.1%
AP Participation
of students
528
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Tigers · CIF Central Section

26
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

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 Programs7/10 · #718 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found