CaliforniaSchoolsCoast Union High

Coast Union High

PublicRegularGrades 912
Cambria, California · Coast Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students159
Student:Teacher10.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
159
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
89%+23.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Coast Union High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Cambria, California. The school enrolls 159 students. It is part of the Coast Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCoast Unified
County6079
CityCambria
ZIP93428
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060004907414

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment159
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino65.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native33.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
65.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)