Templeton High

775 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Templeton High School, located at 1200 Main St. in Templeton, California, serves as the primary comprehensive secondary school for the Templeton Unified School District. Nestled in the heart of San Luis Obispo County, the school is well-regarded for maintaining a tight-knit, community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. It serves a diverse student body from the surrounding rural and suburban areas, offering a curriculum that balances traditional college-preparatory coursework with various elective pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Templeton High is known for its active campus life, which includes a robust athletic program, performing arts, and a variety of student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities, promoting a sense of school spirit and community pride. With its focus on preparing students for higher education and vocational success, Templeton High remains a central pillar of the local community.

775

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Templeton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	190
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
502 (64.8 %)
Hispanic
190 (24.5 %)
Two or More
67 (8.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Templeton Unified
Phone:	(805)434-5888
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 9 204

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 186

Grade 12 174