Atascadero High

www.atasusd.org

1,157 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atascadero High School, located on High School Hill in Atascadero, California, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Atascadero Unified School District. As a cornerstone of the North San Luis Obispo County community, the school offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its strong emphasis on traditional academic rigor, complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various career-technical education pathways.

Beyond its core curriculum, Atascadero High prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages civic engagement and school spirit. The school maintains a clear commitment to student success, utilizing its resources to provide personalized learning opportunities and modern facilities. By balancing a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to education, the school remains dedicated to helping students develop the skills and character necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex global society.

1,157

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Atascadero High
Demographic	Student Count
White	698
Hispanic	367
Black	17
Asian	21
Two or More	43
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
698 (60.4%)
Hispanic
367 (31.7%)
Two or More
43 (3.7%)
Asian
21 (1.8%)
Black
17 (1.5%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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:	Atascadero Unified
Phone:	(805)462-4300
Website:	http://www.atasusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	142

* 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 9 302

Grade 10 281

Grade 11 281

Grade 12 293