Morro Bay High

795 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morro Bay High School, located at 235 Atascadero Road in Morro Bay, California, serves as a focal point for secondary education in its coastal community. As part of the San Luis Obispo Coastal Unified School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic excellence and student development. Its location near the Pacific coast provides a unique environment for learning, often influencing the school’s extracurricular culture and a strong emphasis on community pride.

The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of activities, ranging from competitive athletics to robust performing arts programs. Beyond its core curriculum, Morro Bay High places significant value on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of clubs and social opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to the local area and the broader world.

795

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morro Bay High
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	227
Black	2
Asian	50
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
465 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
227 (28.7 %)
Asian
50 (6.3 %)
Two or More
44 (5.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Luis Coastal Unified
Phone:	(805)771-1845
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	795
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 207

Grade 10 188

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 190