Central Coast New Tech High

523 North Thompson Ave.
Nipomo, CA 93444

www.ccnth.org

318 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central Coast New Tech High (CCNTH), located in Nipomo, California, is a specialized public high school that operates on a unique project-based learning (PBL) model. As part of the national New Tech Network, the school emphasizes student-centered instruction where traditional lecture-based curriculum is replaced by collaborative, real-world projects. By focusing on critical thinking, communication, and technological literacy, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of modern college and career environments.

The school is defined by its small, tight-knit learning community and a culture that prioritizes professional-level expectations. Students at CCNTH engage in an integrated curriculum where subjects are often linked through interdisciplinary projects, allowing them to see the practical application of their coursework. Beyond academic rigor, the school places a strong emphasis on "Agency," a core learning outcome that encourages students to take ownership of their own educational growth and work effectively in collaborative, high-trust environments.

318

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Coast New Tech High
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	123
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
160 (51.1%)
Hispanic
123 (39.3%)
Two or More
19 (6.1%)
Asian
7 (2.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Lucia Mar Unified
Phone:	(805)474-3350
Website:	http://www.ccnth.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 9 103

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 79

Grade 12 55