At a glance
Reported students
241
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
46.5
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter: 241 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in San Luis Obispo. It is one of 4 current school records connected to San Luis Obispo County Office of Education. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, below 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 (88.8%) and White (6.2%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.77 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White6.2%
- Hispanic88.8%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
No students enrolled 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 San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Luis Obispo County Community
High · Grades 06–12
76 reported students
San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court
High · Grades 06–12
11 reported students
San Luis County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
17 reported students
Public schools near Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court High · San Luis Obispo County Office of Education | 06–12 | 11 | 0.6 mi |
| San Luis County Special Education Other · San Luis Obispo County Office of Education | KG–12 | 17 | 1 mi |
| San Luis Obispo County Community High · San Luis Obispo County Office of Education | 06–12 | 76 | 1.2 mi |
| San Luis Obispo High High · San Luis Coastal Unified | 09–12 | 1,678 | 5.3 mi |
| Pacific Beach High High · San Luis Coastal Unified | 10–12 | 62 | 5.4 mi |
| Morro Bay High High · San Luis Coastal Unified | 09–12 | 751 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter
What grades does Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter serve?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.
How many students attend Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 176 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 241 students and 14.77 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 Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter in?
Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter is part of San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, based in San Luis Obispo, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grizzly ChalleNGe Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Court (0.6 mi), San Luis County Special Education (1 mi), San Luis Obispo County Community (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.