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4 schools in Coast Unified

California · 478 students · 1 city

Across Coast Unified (California), 4 public K-12 schools serve approximately 478 students, an average of 120 per school.

4-year change in Coast Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
478
-58 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Coast Unified

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 606 to 478 students (down 21%) and from 39 to 39 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Cambria GrammarCambriaElementaryKG-05202
Coast Union HighCambriaHigh09-12159
Santa Lucia MiddleCambriaMiddle06-08112
Leffingwell High (Continuation)CambriaHigh09-125

About Coast Unified

Coast Unified is a small public-school district in California. The district oversees 4 schools and hosts approximately 478 students.

For a sense of the school types, Coast Unified is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Coast Unified is about 120, noticeably below the California average of roughly 578.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Coast Unified has shrank 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 536 students to 478.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Coast Unified discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Coast Unified run?
Coast Unified has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 478 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Coast Unified?
Coast Unified includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Coast Unified?
Cambria Grammar is the largest public school in Coast Unified by enrollment, with approximately 202 students.
What grade levels does Coast Unified serve?
Coast Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.