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Templeton High

Templeton Unified · San Luis Obispo County · 1200 Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465-9421

(805) 434-5888

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8/10
#320
Rank 320 out of 1,227
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #287 · 77th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #371 · 70th percentile
Science8/10 · #352 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nestled in the rolling wine country hills between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, Templeton High serves a tight-knit agricultural community that takes real pride in its schools. Academics here are genuinely solid across the board, with English scores especially standing out, making it a good fit for families who want strong classroom preparation without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of bigger suburban districts. If you're drawn to small-town Central Coast living — think Friday night football, FFA programs, and knowing your neighbors — Templeton offers that rare combination of quality academics and genuine community feel.

Student Demographics

177 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
111 (63%)
Hispanic
44 (25%)
Multiple Races
18 (10%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged56 (32%)
Students with Disabilities19 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

725
Enrollment
37.6
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
25.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.9%of students graduate within 4 years

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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
26.6%
AP Participation
of students
206
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Eagles · CIF Central Section

20
varsity sports
8 boys
8 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 Programs2/10 · #1791 · 19th percentile

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