Powerhouse, The · Photo: mountmonty · CC BY-SA 3.0California Polytechnic State University’s public schools outscore 85% of California State districts
On the state math tests, 55% of California Polytechnic State University’s students scored proficient, above the California State average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving California Polytechnic State University, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California State, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
California Polytechnic State University’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,917 per student, against $21,206 across California State (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind California Polytechnic State University’s grade
A: better than 85% of California State school districts, #123 of 847 California State towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California State average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve California Polytechnic State University, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
Laguna Middle
Grades 7–8 · 780 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Los Osos Middle
Grades 6–8 · 494 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Los Osos
8th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
Laguna Middle
Grades 7–8 · 780 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Los Osos Middle
Grades 6–8 · 494 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Los Osos
9th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
San Luis Obispo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay High
Grades 9–12 · 751 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morro Bay
10th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
San Luis Obispo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay High
Grades 9–12 · 751 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morro Bay
11th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
San Luis Obispo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay High
Grades 9–12 · 751 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morro Bay
12th grade in California Polytechnic State University · depends on your address
San Luis Obispo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,678 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay High
Grades 9–12 · 751 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Morro Bay
California Polytechnic State University’s public schools are run by San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which also serves Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
California Polytechnic State University vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California State towns that share California Polytechnic State University’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University | A | San Luis Coastal Unified |
| San Luis Obispo | A | San Luis Coastal Unified |
Every school in California Polytechnic State University
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about California Polytechnic State University’s schools
Are California Polytechnic State University’s schools good?
By California State’s own tests, yes: the public schools California Polytechnic State University children attend outscore 85% of California State’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #123 of 847 California State towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is California Polytechnic State University in?
San Luis Coastal Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,653 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do California Polytechnic State University kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: San Luis Obispo High and Morro Bay High.
What is California Polytechnic State University’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in San Luis Coastal Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California State.
How much does California Polytechnic State University spend per student?
$19,917 in San Luis Coastal Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What California Polytechnic State University families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California State. Stars are from neighbors.