Serving 3,186 students in grades 9-12, Santa Maria High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Maria High School's student population of 3,186 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Maria High School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Santa Maria High School often compared to?
Santa Maria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Valley High School, Ernest Righetti High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Maria High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Maria High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Santa Maria High School?
3,186 students attend Santa Maria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Santa Maria High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Maria High School?
Santa Maria High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Maria High School offer ?
Santa Maria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Maria High School part of?
Santa Maria High School is part of Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.
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