Coast Union High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cambria, California 93428 · Coast Unified
#389 of 1,343 high schools in California
#8278 of 16,910 nationally
About Coast Union High
Coast Union High is a public high located in Cambria, in the Coast Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 159 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 389th of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (79th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 159.
There are 3 schools in Cambria; Coast Union High ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Coast Union High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Coast Union High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coast Union High a good school?
Coast Union High has a Success Index (US) of 50.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #389 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Coast Union High rank in California?
Coast Union High ranks #389 of 1,343 high schools in California and #8278 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Coast Union High?
Coast Union High had 159 students in 2025.
Is Coast Union High a elementary school or a high school?
Coast Union High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Coast Union High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Coast Union High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.