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8 schools in Coalinga

California · Public K-12

Coalinga, California runs 8 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 3,304 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Coalinga

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,304
+115 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 14%
% Hispanic
85%
was 80%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Annie E. Cheney KindergartenElementaryKG-KG74
Cambridge HighHigh09-1248
Coalinga HighHigh09-121,256
Coalinga MiddleMiddle06-08662
Henry F. Bishop ElementaryElementaryKG-01412
Miles W. Culwell Community DayHigh07-125
Nell Dawson ElementaryElementary01-03405
Sunset ElementaryElementary04-05442

About Coalinga

Coalinga is an average-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 8 schools and 3,304 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 413, below the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Coalinga has expanded 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,189 students to 3,304. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 80% to 85%.

On this page, the community for Coalinga discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Coalinga, California?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Coalinga, with a combined enrollment of about 3,304.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Coalinga?
Coalinga has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Coalinga?
Coalinga High is the largest public school in Coalinga by enrollment, with approximately 1,256 students.
What school districts serve Coalinga?
Coalinga public schools are operated by Coalinga-Huron Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Coalinga cover?
Public schools in Coalinga serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.