San Luis Obispo High

1499 San Luis Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

1,644 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Luis Obispo High School (SLOHS), located in the heart of San Luis Obispo, California, is a historic public high school serving students in grades 9–12. As a cornerstone of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic tradition and vibrant campus culture. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and a variety of Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, SLOHS is well-regarded for its active extracurricular life and community spirit. The school boasts a competitive athletics program, known as the "Tigers," as well as a diverse array of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. Situated in a scenic area of the Central Coast, the campus serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an environment that encourages student engagement, leadership, and personal growth.

1,644

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Luis Obispo High
Demographic	Student Count
White	926
Hispanic	510
Black	11
Asian	88
Two or More	91
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
926 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
510 (31.2 %)
Two or More
91 (5.6 %)
Asian
88 (5.4 %)
Black
11 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (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)596-4040
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	172

* 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 9 413

Grade 10 442

Grade 11 387

Grade 12 402