Coronado High School is a public high school in Coronado, California. It is the only high school in the Coronado Unified School District. The Coronado School of the Arts is located on the campus of CHS.
Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, Coronado High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coronado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Coronado High School's student population of 999 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
999 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Islander
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado High School's ranking?
Coronado High School is ranked #975 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coronado High School?
The graduation rate of Coronado High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Coronado High School?
999 students attend Coronado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Coronado High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coronado High School?
Coronado High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coronado High School offer ?
Coronado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coronado High School part of?
Coronado High School is part of Coronado Unified School District.
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