Big Sur Unified

Located along California’s scenic coast at 69325 Highway 1 in Big Sur, Big Sur Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving children from kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled in a rural remote geographic setting within the broader Salinas metropolitan region, the non-charter district operates a single operational school tailored to the unique needs of its isolated coastal community. The district maintains an extraordinarily close-knit learning environment, enrolling a total of 12 students across its primary and secondary grade levels. This small, balanced student body—comprising six female and six male students from diverse backgrounds—fosters a uniquely close educational community spanning elementary, middle, and high school pathways.

What stands out most about Big Sur Unified is its exceptional commitment to individualized learning through an unprecedented staff-to-student ratio. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a dedicated team of nearly 18 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, which includes over nine full-time teachers, more than seven support staff members, and specialized instructional aides. This robust staffing profile allows educators to deliver deeply personalized instruction tailored to each student's academic journey. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking to explore this distinctive public district further can connect with administrative staff directly at (805) 927-4507 or visit their official web portal at bigsurunified.org.