Coast Unified School District is located on the Central Coast of California in the community of Cambria. The district consists of one K-5 elementary school, one 6–8 middle school, one traditional 9–12 high school and one alternative high school. There are approximately 850 students enrolled K-12. The District also serves the communities of San Simeon to the north and Cayucos to the south (grades 9–12) as well as surrounding rural areas.

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The area's economy is primarily based on the tourism and agriculture industries. The economic status of the local population is very diverse and includes low, middle and high-income families.

In 2012 a group of independent parents and community members formed a committee to improve the school district through better definition of School Board and Superintendent roles. This group was titled the Concerned Citizens for Cambrian Education.