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San Mateo Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,056 students in San Mateo Union High School District.
Public Schools in San Mateo Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.74, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
9,056 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
51%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
9 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,562 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
28%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,008 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
71 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,355 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
26%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
175 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
867 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,114
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,236
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,250
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,456
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,968 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,334 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$262 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$229 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,968
$19,806
Spending / Student
$25,334
$18,241
Best San Mateo Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mills High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #22.
Burlingame High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Grades: 9-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #33.
Aragon High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3115 Del Monte St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
Grades: 9-12
| 1,647 students
Rank: #55.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 N. Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Grades: 9-12
| 1,669 students
Rank: #66.
Capuchino High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 Magnolia Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #77.
Peninsula High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #88.
Peninsula High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Mateo Union High School District?
San Mateo Union High School District manages 8 public schools serving 9,056 students.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo Union High School District?
33% of San Mateo Union High School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Mateo Union High School District?
San Mateo Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Mateo Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,334 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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