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Templeton High

Q: Is Templeton High a good school?

Templeton High ranks 515 th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

515^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 76% of California high schools

Summary

Templeton High is a public high school serving about 725 students in grades 9-12 within the Templeton Unified School District, known for its consistent high performance and strong graduation rates.

The school excels in several key areas that set it apart from other local high schools. It boasts an exceptional 99% graduation rate and very low chronic absenteeism at 8.6%, both of which are significantly better than the state average and outperform nearby comprehensive schools like Paso Robles High and Atascadero High. Students also perform very well in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates notably higher than the state and many surrounding schools. The school has maintained a stable, high statewide ranking for over a decade, suggesting effective and consistent institutional practices.

While Templeton High has clear strengths, the analysis points to two important areas for families to consider. First, mathematics proficiency is an area for improvement, as it currently lags behind both state averages and the school's own strong performance in other subjects. Second, and more urgently, the school's effectiveness in serving Special Education students has seen a dramatic decline in recent years, dropping to a very low percentile ranking. This contrasts with the school's historical strength in this area and is a significant concern that the district is likely addressing.

725

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,654

Per pupil spending ?

28.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465-9421

(805) 434-5888

District: Templeton Unified

Feeder schools for Templeton High:

Elementary:	Templeton Elementary
	Vineyard Elementary
Middle:	Templeton Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.7%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Two or more races:

8.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (47% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of California high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg46%

California avg41%

515^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Templeton Unified

640^th of 1,543Templeton Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	515 of 2162	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.6	350 of 2159	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	619 of 2170	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.0	355 of 2123	83.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	234 of 1290	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	83.6	297 of 2133	86.1%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	264 of 2017	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	88.5	230 of 2021	88.6%	★★★★☆
2016	82.6	330 of 2039	83.8%	★★★★☆
2015	86.6	243 of 1994	87.8%	★★★★☆
2013	72.8	255 of 2426	89.5%	★★★★☆
2012	78.1	170 of 2354	92.8%	★★★★★
2011	79.7	151 of 2367	93.6%	★★★★★
2010	73.6	225 of 2281	90.1%	★★★★★
2009	64.1	354 of 2238	84.2%	★★★★☆
2008	67.9	306 of 2117	85.5%	★★★★☆
2007	69.0	275 of 2063	86.7%	★★★★☆
2006	73.2	224 of 1968	88.6%	★★★★☆
2005	64.7	338 of 1901	82.2%	★★★★☆
2004	57.2	381 of 1653	77.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	96.2	42 of 1161	96.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	473 of 1906	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.1	279 of 1915	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	468 of 1915	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	80.0	322 of 1858	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	228 of 1054	78.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	348 of 1833	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.3	347 of 1760	80.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	623 of 1900	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	81.7	268 of 1902	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	396 of 1917	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	227 of 1861	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	354 of 1814	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	444 of 1742	74.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	504 of 2013	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.5	390 of 2026	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.2	498 of 2030	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.6	431 of 1943	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	63.0	354 of 1126	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.5	445 of 1937	77.0%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	283 of 1862	84.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	70.6	518 of 1942	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	392 of 1948	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.3	686 of 1963	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.4	377 of 1916	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	81.7	205 of 1122	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.0	280 of 1880	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	89.5	187 of 1834	89.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	308 of 577	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	242 of 574	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	19.4	437 of 541	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.8	251 of 515	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	18.6	1155 of 1252	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	49.7	447 of 1197	62.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	484 of 1155	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	402 of 1173	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.1	666 of 1193	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.2	447 of 1204	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	385 of 1222	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.8	267 of 1173	77.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)96th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile~ school

Male (2025)73rd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)67th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)58th percentile-18 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)47th percentile-30 vs school

Special Education (2025)8th percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy74%+25 vs state

Science37%+4 vs state

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

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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 (2025)
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
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	$20,654	$19,704	$950
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)							$26,848	$25,704	$1,144
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	$12,353	$11,366	$987
Atascadero High	Public	9-12	1 High School Hill	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4300	1,157	59	19.5	44.9%	698 (60.3%)	17 (1.5%)	367 (31.7%)	21 (1.8%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	43 (3.7%)	69.1	619^th of 2162 public high schools	71.4%		54.4	896^th of 2159 public high schools	58.5%	277	39.1	38.2	60.5	60.5	31.3	31.3	$20,093	$19,714	$379
Liberty High (Continuation)	Public	10-12	810 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1600	171	10	17.0	76.6%	30 (17.5%)	3 (1.8%)	134 (78.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	13.3	1872^nd of 2162 public high schools	13.4%		12.5	1912^th of 2159 public high schools	11.4%	40	5.6	6.5	18.6	18.6	4.3	4.3	$20,987	$19,808	$1,179
Independence High	Public	9-12	812 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1620	137	6	22.1	55.5%	46 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	21.6	1660^th of 2162 public high schools	23.2%		39	1268^th of 2159 public high schools	41.3%	392	14.8	14.8	31.7	31.7	3.3	3.3	$21,882	$20,936	$946
Paso Robles High	Public	9-12	801 Niblick Rd.	Paso Robles	93446	San Luis Obispo County	Paso Robles Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 769-1500	1,986	92	21.6	65.0%	729 (36.7%)	23 (1.2%)	1,137 (57.3%)	25 (1.3%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (3.1%)	74	509^th of 2162 public high schools	76.5%		51.6	967^th of 2159 public high schools	55.2%	458	40.2	39.6	67.4	67.4	33.3	33.3	$18,871	$17,510	$1,361
Paloma Creek High	Public	9-12	10801 El Camino Real	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4350	55	3	16.0	70.9%	32 (58.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (38.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	8.5	2096^th of 2162 public high schools	3.1%		10.5	2040^th of 2159 public high schools	5.5%	56	0.0	4.2	11.8	11.8	0.0	0.0	$35,500	$33,902	$1,598
Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)	Public	9-12	10801 El Camino Real	Atascadero	93422	San Luis Obispo County	Atascadero Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 462-4350	159	6	28.5	40.9%	108 (67.9%)	1 (0.6%)	40 (25.2%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	37.8	1315^th of 2162 public high schools	39.2%		56.8	841^st of 2159 public high schools	61.0%	474	20.4	20.4	44.2	44.2	15.7	15.7	$13,058	$12,824	$234
Morro Bay High	Public	9-12	235 Atascadero Rd.	Morro Bay	93442	San Luis Obispo County	San Luis Coastal Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(805) 771-1845	751	42	17.8	51.1%	427 (56.9%)	2 (0.3%)	238 (31.7%)	36 (4.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.3%)	77.9	448^th of 2162 public high schools	79.3%		78.3	431^st of 2159 public high schools	80.0%	17	40.1	40.0	69.6	69.6	38.9	38.9	$25,956	$23,576	$2,380

Frequently Asked Questions about Templeton High

How many students attend Templeton High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 725 students attended Templeton High.

What schools feed into Templeton High?

Templeton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Templeton Elementary
Elementary : Vineyard Elementary
Middle : Templeton Middle

What is the racial makeup of Templeton High?

Students at Templeton High are 65% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

What district is Templeton High in?

Templeton Unified

Is Templeton High a good school?

Templeton High ranks 515^th of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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