For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,490 students in San Marcos, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA are San Marcos High School, Mission Hills High School and Foothills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Marcos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Marcos High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Marcos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Mission Hills High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,834 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Foothills High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Twin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
San Marcos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
North Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 89%
North Region Community School Of Greater Escondido (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
North Region Community School Of Greater Oceanside (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
North Region Community School Of Greater San Marco (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
North Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Pathways Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Ste. 3
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Pivot Charter School - San Diego (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Pivot Charter School Riverside Ii (Closed 2018)
Charter School
29680 Lakeview Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
100 N. Rancho Sante Fe Rd. #1
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA include San Marcos High School, Mission Hills High School and Foothills High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Marcos?
6 public high schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Marcos include: Mission Hills High School vs. San Marcos High School, San Marcos High School vs. Mission Hills High School
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