PALOMA CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Paloma Creek High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Atascadero Unified school district, located in Atascadero, CA with about 74 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Paloma Creek High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paloma Creek High School is the continuation high school serving the Atascadero Unified School District in San Luis Obispo County. Designed as an alternative educational setting, the school provides a smaller, more personalized environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional approach to learning. Its mission centers on helping students who are credit-deficient or who thrive in smaller settings to get back on track toward graduation, offering a curriculum that emphasizes academic recovery, vocational preparation, and individualized support.

Located on the same campus as the district’s other educational facilities on El Camino Real, Paloma Creek maintains a close connection to the wider Atascadero school community while fostering its own distinct culture. The school is committed to supporting the holistic development of its students, focusing not just on academic requirements, but also on social-emotional growth and preparing graduates for life after high school, whether that includes post-secondary education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact Paloma Creek High at (805) 462-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.