Serving 2,806 students in grades 9-12, Santa Monica 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 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Monica High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Santa Monica High School's student population of 2,806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Monica High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
42%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Monica High School often compared to?
Santa Monica High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Segundo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Monica High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Monica High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Monica High School?
2,806 students attend Santa Monica High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Santa Monica High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Monica High School?
Santa Monica High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Monica High School offer ?
Santa Monica High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Monica High School part of?
Santa Monica High School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of classes
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of Classes
August 22, 2024 (Thursday)
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