High Schools in Templeton Unified

Summary:

The Templeton Unified school district operates three high schools serving grades 9-12: a traditional comprehensive school, an independent study program, and a small alternative school, offering diverse educational pathways for students in the area.

Templeton High is the standout performer, ranking in the top quarter of all California high schools with an exceptional 99% graduation rate, very low chronic absenteeism at 8.6%, and strong English Language Arts proficiency far above state averages. In contrast, the two alternative schools, Templeton Independent Study High and Eagle Canyon High, face significant challenges, particularly with chronic absenteeism, which is notably high at Eagle Canyon.

While all schools maintain graduation rates above 97%, mathematics proficiency is an area for improvement across the district. The data shows a strong correlation between attendance and academic success, with the traditional high school model demonstrating the most consistent outcomes. Parents should note the distinct models and performance profiles of each school when considering the best fit for their student's needs.

District Detail

960 Old County Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465-9419

(805) 434-5800

SchoolDigger Rank:
640^th of 1543 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 2,214

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagle Canyon High	Public	9-12	950 Old County Rd.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5833	13	1	13.2	46.2%	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (38.5%)								(n/a)							$19,167	$1,227	$17,940
Templeton High	Public	9-12	1200 Main St.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5888	725	37	19.8	28.4%	469 (64.7%)	1 (0.1%)	178 (24.6%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	64 (8.8%)	73.8	515^th of 2162 public high schools	76.2%		83.6	350^th of 2159 public high schools	83.8%	165	38.4	36.8	74.0	74.0	30.9	30.9	$16,524	$928	$15,596
Templeton Independent Study High	Public	9-12	964 Old County Rd.	Templeton	93465	San Luis Obispo County	Templeton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 434-5833	96	4	24.1	34.4%	48 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (35.4%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.5%)	44.7	1148^th of 2162 public high schools	46.9%		37	1315^th of 2159 public high schools	39.1%	167	28.1	28.6	51.5	51.5	12.1	12.1	$12,842	$959	$11,883

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Atascadero Unified	2.52 mi	12	594^th
Paso Robles Joint Unified	4.96 mi	12	940^th
Almond Acres Charter Academy District	5.65 mi	1	1159^th
Cayucos Elementary	12.63 mi	1	192^nd
Pleasant Valley Joint Union Elementary	12.68 mi	1	703^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.