Summary:
Morro Bay High is a public high school serving 795 students in grades 9-12 in Morro Bay, California. Part of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Morro Bay High consistently ranks in the top 10-20% of California high schools academically, with strong test scores, high graduation rates, and diverse student performance.
Morro Bay High's academic achievements are impressive, with 77.05% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 55.41% statewide. The school's 4-year graduation rate ranges from 94.9% to 97.1%, higher than the state and district averages. Morro Bay High's diverse student population is 58.49% White, 28.55% Hispanic, and 6.29% Asian, and the school performs well across various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and White students. While the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, it outperforms many nearby high schools, including San Luis Obispo High, Templeton High, and smaller alternative schools in the region.
Morro Bay High's ability to support its significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 36.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is commendable. The school also demonstrates strong performance for its special education and homeless student populations, ranking in the top 5-20% of California high schools for these subgroups. Overall, Morro Bay High is a standout institution in the region, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student body.
Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
San Luis Coastal Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 2,346 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,945
Feeder schools for Morro Bay High:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6
Number of students: 795
Racial breakdown:
White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
28.6%
Asian:
6.3%
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Two or more races:
5.5%
Not Specified:
0.5%
African American:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%
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