For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,618 students in Santa Monica, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA are Santa Monica High School and Olympic High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Monica, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Monica have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 60% 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 Santa Monica, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA include Santa Monica High School and Olympic High (Continuation School). Santa Monica has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Monica?
2 public high schools are located in Santa Monica.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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