For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 164 students in Cambria, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA are Leffingwell High (Continuation School) and Coast Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambria, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cambria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Cambria, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coast Union High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cambria, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leffingwell High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2820 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Coast Union High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 Santa Rosa Creek Rd.
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Cambria, CA 93428
(805) 927-3889
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cambria, CA include Leffingwell High (Continuation School) and Coast Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambria?
2 public high schools are located in Cambria.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambria?
Cambria public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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