Central Coast New Technical High

Summary:

Central Coast New Technical High is a public high school located in Nipomo, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 267 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a strong track record of academic excellence, high graduation rates, and equitable outcomes for diverse student populations.

Central Coast New Technical High's performance is truly outstanding. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 98.28% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 43.1% proficient or better in Mathematics. Compared to the Lucia Mar Unified School District and the state of California, Central Coast New Technical High's test scores are significantly higher across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 89.8% to 100%, well above the district and state averages, and its dropout rate is exceptionally low, ranging from 0% to 3.1% in recent years.

When comparing Central Coast New Technical High to nearby schools, the differences are striking. The school significantly outperforms other high schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District on standardized test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. Central Coast New Technical High's statewide ranking and 5-star SchoolDigger rating place it among the top high schools in California, making it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 523 North Thompson Ave.
       Nipomo, CA  93444-9086


(805) 474-3350

District: Lucia Mar Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,808 Help


Feeder schools for Central Coast New Technical High:

Elementary:    Branch Elementary
    Dana Elementary
    Fairgrove Elementary
    Grover Beach Elementary
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Middle:    Judkins Middle
    Mesa Middle
    Paulding Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
33.3%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Coast New Technical High ranks better than 94.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.2. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Coast New Technical High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (33.3%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lucia Mar Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Coast New Technical High is 16.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Coast New Technical High is $5,808. 2 high schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Coast New Technical High:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Coast New Technical High 124th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Central Coast New Technical High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lucia Mar Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucia Mar Unified 587th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Coast New Technical High

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Rank History for all students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 67.15 363rd 2426 85.0%
2015 77.64 409th 1994 79.5%
2016 69.33 587th 2039 71.2%
2017 85.59 298th 2021 85.3%
2018 93.26 136th 2017 93.3%
2019 87.43 233rd 2133 89.1%
2022 94.98 114th 2123 94.6%
2023 92.41 132nd 2348 94.4%
2024 92.20 124th 2323 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.13 90th 1862 95.2%
2019 90.64 122nd 1937 93.7%
2022 96.89 58th 1943 97.0%
2023 84.79 217th 2247 90.3%
2024 94.36 74th 2235 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.51 281st 1760 84.0%
2019 77.06 372nd 1833 79.7%
2022 88.03 206th 1858 88.9%
2023 93.24 106th 2118 95.0%
2024 81.45 283rd 2098 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.31 68th 1834 96.3%
2019 89.66 163rd 1880 91.3%
2022 96.43 78th 1916 95.9%
2023 91.21 148th 2207 93.3%
2024 95.17 79th 2172 96.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.50 201st 1742 88.5%
2019 82.26 229th 1814 87.4%
2022 94.69 76th 1861 95.9%
2023 98.23 25th 2142 98.8%
2024 89.91 108th 2125 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Central Coast New Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.38 164th 1173 86.0%
2019 77.02 228th 1222 81.3%
2022 87.97 102nd 1204 91.5%
2023 82.34 144th 1434 90.0%
2024 89.83 63rd 1406 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Coast New Technical High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 76 0 2 28 1 0 2 0 109
2014 145 1 4 46 3 0 2 0 201
2015 195 1 8 60 4 0 9 0 277
2016 232 3 10 79 5 0 12 0 341
2017 226 2 9 67 6 0 11 0 321
2018 195 4 10 86 5 0 13 0 313
2019 186 4 11 87 4 0 14 0 306
2020 190 3 9 94 3 0 18 0 317
2021 174 4 10 89 0 0 18 3 298
2022 149 1 8 74 0 0 17 4 253
2023 147 1 5 89 1 1 18 5 267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Coast New Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 109 6.7 16.1 28.4
2014 201 12.8 15.7 30.8
2015 277 17.0 16.2 31.4
2016 341 20.0 17.0 34
2017 321 20.5 15.6 26.2
2018 313 20.1 15.5 32.9
2019 306 19.8 15.4 36.9
2020 317 n/a n/a 39.1
2021 298 18.6 16.0 49.7
2022 253 17.6 14.3 41.9
2023 267 16.1 16.5 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Coast New Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 109 6.7 16.1 28.4
2014 201 12.8 15.7 30.8
2015 277 17.0 16.2 31.4
2016 341 20.0 17.0 34
2017 321 20.5 15.6 26.2
2018 313 20.1 15.5 32.9
2019 306 19.8 15.4 36.9
2020 317 n/a n/a 39.1
2021 298 18.6 16.0 49.7
2022 253 17.6 14.3 41.9
2023 267 16.1 16.5 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Coast New Technical High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,808

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Coast New Technical High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 233rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 132nd of 2348 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Central Coast New Technical High)82.891.1
 8.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lucia Mar Unified)55.957.9
 2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Central Coast New Technical High)5044.6
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Lucia Mar Unified)31.724.6
 7.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Central Coast New Technical High)35.969.6
 33.7%
   11th Grade Science (Lucia Mar Unified)29.334.8
 5.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Central Coast New Technical High)50.849.3
 1.5%
   12th Grade Science (Lucia Mar Unified)22.626.7
 4.2%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.8
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306267
 12.7%
African American41
 75%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic8789
 2.3%
Pacific Islander01
White186147
 21%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%46.1%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Coast New Technical High

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Central Coast New Technical High.

Students at Central Coast New Technical High are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Not Specified.

Yes. Central Coast New Technical High ranks in the top 5.3% of California high schools.

Central Coast New Technical High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Branch Elementary
Elementary : Dana Elementary
Elementary : Fairgrove Elementary
Elementary : Grover Beach Elementary
Elementary : Grover Heights Elementary
Elementary : Harloe Elementary
Elementary : Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Elementary : Nipomo Elementary
Elementary : Ocean View Elementary
Elementary : Oceano Elementary
Elementary : Shell Beach Elementary
Middle : Judkins Middle
Middle : Mesa Middle
Middle : Paulding Middle


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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.

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