For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,669 students in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA.
The neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA public high schools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the California public high school average of 0.63.
the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Mateo High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 North Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA include San Mateo High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo?
the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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