For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 10,862 students in Santa Maria, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, CA are Orcutt Charter, Pioneer Valley High School and Ernest Righetti High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Santa Maria, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pioneer Valley 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Maria, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orcutt Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Dyer St.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8900
Grades: K-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 Panther Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 3,156 students
Rank: #33.
Ernest Righetti High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
941 E. Foster Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 2,520 students
Rank: #44.
Family Partnership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1157 E. Clark Ave. Ste. H
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Maria High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 S. Brd.way
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 3,186 students
Rank: #66.
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Cliff Dr., Ste.11
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Olive Grove Charter - Buellton
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 E. Highway 246, Ste. 100
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #88.
Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 N. H St. Ste.s Bcd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #99.
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/santa Maria
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5075 Bradley Rd., Ste. 234
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 623-1111
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4893 Bethany Ln.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6356
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Santa Maria, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
625 S. Mcclelland
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 348-3333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
610 Pinal St
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 938-8550
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Phoenix High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
402 Farnel Rd., Ste. M
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 964-4710
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Maria, CA include Orcutt Charter, Pioneer Valley High School and Ernest Righetti High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Maria, CA?
10 public high schools are located in Santa Maria, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria, CA?
Santa Maria, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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