San Marino High School

2701 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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San Marino High School is a public high school in San Marino, California, United States, and the only high school in the San Marino Unified School District, Los Angeles County.
Serving 837 students in grades 9-12, San Marino 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 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

San Marino High School's student population of 837 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Royal blue

School Rankings

San Marino High School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Marino High School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#666 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
33%
75-79%
47%
63%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
59%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Titans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Marino High School's ranking?
San Marino High School is ranked #666 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Marino High School often compared to?
San Marino High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Canada High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Marino High School?
The graduation rate of San Marino High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend San Marino High School?
837 students attend San Marino High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of San Marino High School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Marino High School?
San Marino High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Marino High School offer ?
San Marino High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Marino High School part of?
San Marino High School is part of San Marino Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School, Registration, and Frosh Orientation Day (SMHS Master)
August 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
PCC Dual Enrollment First Day of Classes (SMHS Master)
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (SMHS Master)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of Q4 - 2nd Semester (SMHS Master)
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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