San Marcos Senior High School vs. Santa Barbara Senior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,998 students in grades 9-12, San Marcos Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,178 students in grades 9-12, Santa Barbara Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,998 students
2,178 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Graduation Rate
92%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
461
508
Grade 10 Students
533
577
Grade 11 Students
507
523
Grade 12 Students
497
570
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
58%
60%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
35%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
