Santa Monica High School vs. El Segundo High School
Should I attend Santa Monica High School or El Segundo High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Santa Monica High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
El Segundo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,806 students in grades 9-12, Santa Monica High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,311 students in grades 9-12, El Segundo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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
2,806 students
1,311 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#328 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
97%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
728
362
Grade 10 Students
691
333
Grade 11 Students
668
312
Grade 12 Students
719
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
42%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%