NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL

Nipomo High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lucia Mar Unified school district, located in Nipomo, CA with about 920 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, Nipomo High has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Nipomo High School, located in Nipomo, California, serves as a central educational institution within the Lucia Mar Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programs, including college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community involvement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its role as a hub for the local Nipomo community. With a focus on cultivating well-rounded individuals, the administration and faculty work to integrate technology, arts, and leadership development into the daily student experience. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Central Coast region, Nipomo High School strives to provide a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to pursue excellence and develop the skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact Nipomo High at (805) 474-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

525 N. Thompson Rd.
Nipomo, CA 93444-9086
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NIPOMO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nipomo, CA with about 920 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lucia Mar Unified
Total Students:
920
Teachers:
53.18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 920 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.7%
White
33.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
2.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.