At a glance
Reported students
819
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
431
Nipomo High: 819 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Nipomo High
Nipomo High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Nipomo. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Lucia Mar Unified. NCES reports 819 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.2%) and White (27.5%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nipomo High
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.5%
- Hispanic66.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lucia Mar Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Coast New Tech High
High · Grades 09–12
318 reported students
Lopez Continuation High
High · Grades 10–12
96 reported students
Arroyo Grande High
High · Grades 09–12
2,012 reported students
Harloe Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
619 reported students
Dana Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
612 reported students
Lange (Dorothea) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
577 reported students
Public schools near Nipomo High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast New Tech High High · Lucia Mar Unified | 09–12 | 318 | 0.1 mi |
| Nipomo Elementary Elementary · Lucia Mar Unified | KG–06 | 436 | 1.1 mi |
| Lopez Continuation High High · Lucia Mar Unified | 10–12 | 96 | 6.1 mi |
| Arroyo Grande High High · Lucia Mar Unified | 09–12 | 2,012 | 6.9 mi |
| Santa Maria High High · Santa Maria Joint Union High | 09–12 | 3,143 | 7.9 mi |
| Pioneer Valley High High · Santa Maria Joint Union High | 09–12 | 3,080 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nipomo High
What grades does Nipomo High serve?
Nipomo High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lucia Mar Unified.
How many students attend Nipomo High?
Nipomo High reported 819 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 892 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nipomo High?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 819 students and 43.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nipomo High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nipomo High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lucia Mar Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nipomo High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Nipomo High in?
Nipomo High is part of Lucia Mar Unified, based in Arroyo Grande, CA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nipomo High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Coast New Tech High (0.1 mi), Nipomo Elementary (1.1 mi), Lopez Continuation High (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.