Santa Maria High School is a public high school located in Santa Maria, Texas, United States. It is the sole high school in the Santa Maria Independent School District and is classified as a 2A school by the UIL. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 165 students in grades 9-12, Santa Maria High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Santa Maria High School encompasses the entire district of Santa Maria, TX, covering an area of approximately 28.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Maria High School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Maria High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Maria High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Maria High School's ranking?
Santa Maria High School is ranked #7606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Maria High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Maria High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Santa Maria High School?
165 students attend Santa Maria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Santa Maria High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Maria High School?
Santa Maria High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I use to go to santa maria i loved going there. i was an athelete and i really like all the teachers and students there. hope i can visit someday.
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