Biggs High vs Coast Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 432 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biggs High
Biggs · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
Coast Union High
Cambria · Public high · Grades 9–12
159 students
| Measure | Biggs High Biggs, California | Coast Union High Cambria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #784 of 1,343 | #389 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12900 of 16,910 | #8278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 161 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 34.5% |
| city | Biggs | Cambria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coast Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 31.9).
- •Coast Union High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 15%).
- •Coast Union High does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Biggs High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 88.7%).
- •Coast Union High does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.4).
- •Biggs High is the larger school with 161 students compared with 159.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Biggs High better than Coast Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Coast Union High ranks higher (50.4 vs 31.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Biggs High and Coast Union High?
About 432 km in a straight line, between Biggs and Cambria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biggs High: 161. Coast Union High: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biggs High and Coast Union High rank in California?
Biggs High is 784th of 1,343 and Coast Union High is 389th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).