For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,843 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 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Monica High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Monica, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,806 students
Rank: #22.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Santa Monica, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Smmusd Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1401 Olympic St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
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, CA?
2 public high schools are located in Santa Monica, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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