District Overview
Nestled along California's central coast at 1350 Main Street in Cambria, Coast Unified is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving local youth across four operational school campuses. Classified as a rural fringe district within the greater San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles metropolitan region, it provides a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district serves a close-knit student body of 478 enrolled learners, reflecting the rich diversity of the surrounding coastal area with 371 Hispanic students, 88 White students, and multi-racial and Asian student populations making up the vibrant community.

To support this student population, Federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year highlights an exceptional level of staffing and instructional support throughout the district. Coast Unified employs approximately 78 full-time equivalent teachers alongside nearly 18 instructional aides and 117 dedicated support staff, bringing its total workforce to over 213 full-time equivalent positions. This generous ratio of educators and personnel allows for highly personalized instruction, small learning environments, and comprehensive wraparound services for every student. Families, researchers, and community members looking to learn more about Coast Unified can contact the administration directly at (805) 927-3880 or visit their online portal at www.coastusd.org.
4
Total Schools
478
Total Students
78.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coast Unified
Demographic Student Count
White88
Hispanic371
Asian4
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    371 (77.6%)
  • White
    88 (18.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Coast Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:478*
Teachers (FTE):78.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Coast Unified
Found 4 Schools