Summary:
Santa Monica High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Santa Monica, California, with a diverse student population of 2,678. The school is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, which is ranked 122 out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.
Santa Monica High consistently ranks among the top high schools in California, placing 129th out of 2,335 schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 83.07% of 11th-grade students and 83.07% of all students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, Santa Monica High boasts an impressive 96.4% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of California high schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as for English Language Learners.
When compared to nearby schools, Santa Monica High stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Palisades Charter High, located 3.61 miles away, has a lower statewide ranking and a lower four-year graduation rate than Santa Monica High. Similarly, Venice Senior High and the nearby continuation schools, such as Olympic High, have lower academic performance and higher dropout rates compared to Santa Monica High. Despite its strong academic performance, Santa Monica High has a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 30.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school's commitment to supporting the academic achievement of diverse student populations.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 2,348 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,059
Feeder schools for Santa Monica High:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4
Number of students: 2,678
Racial breakdown:
White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
35.4%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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African American:
7.1%
Asian:
6.4%
Not Specified:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
American Indian:
0.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%
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