San Marcos High School

1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 3,529 students in grades 9-12, San Marcos 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 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : 44%
  • : 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Marcos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

San Marcos High School's student population of 3,529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,529 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of San Marcos High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
44%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Marcos High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
70%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Marcos High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
39%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
48%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of San Marcos High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of San Marcos High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Marcos High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Marcos High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are San Marcos High School often compared to?
San Marcos High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Marcos High School?
The graduation rate of San Marcos High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend San Marcos High School?
3,529 students attend San Marcos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of San Marcos High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Marcos High School?
San Marcos High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Marcos High School offer ?
San Marcos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Marcos High School part of?
San Marcos High School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

4   3/24/2020
1:26 ratio of teacher/students does not accurately reflect an average number of students per classroom of instruction which my experience indicates is much higher, often nearing 40. I assume the teacher count includes special ed teachers not in a classroom environment.
- Posted by Parent - Juan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : 44%
  • : 70%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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