About This School
Coast Union High School is located in Cambria, CA and is one of 3 high schools in Coast Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 236 students in grades 9-12.
Coast Union High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Coast Union High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Coast Union High School had an API growth score of 789 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Coast Union High School's 2011 base score was 800 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Coast Union High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Coast Union High School's students and teachers. more
Coast Union High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Coast Union High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Coast Union High School had an API growth score of 789 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Coast Union High School's 2011 base score was 800 and the school did not meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Coast Union High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Coast Union High School's students and teachers. more
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Coast Unified District Spending
$13,301Per Pupil
The Coast Unified spends $13,301 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 39% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Coast Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cambria Community Day School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Leffingwell High (Continuation) High School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Advanced Christian Training School 16.4 miles | n/a | |
| Morro Bay High School 16.7 miles |  |
|
| Templeton Independent Study High School 18 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Coast Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Coast Union High School2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 236
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Coast Union High School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
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Hispanic
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Two or More Races
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Coast Union High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Coast Union High School
Clive Finchamp: Coast Union High is a fine school with many graduates going on to college and graduating and getting good jobs. It has an excellent teaching staff and a wonderful PE program. And the principal and those around him are outstanding too.
Submitted on Jan 11, 2011
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