Summary:
The 90405 zip code area of Santa Monica, California is home to 6 schools that are part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. This diverse set of schools includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a continuation high school), and no alternative schools. The district is highly ranked, placing 122 out of 1,560 districts in California and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area is Santa Monica High School, the largest with 2,678 students. It consistently ranks in the top 129 high schools in California, with strong academic performance, a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.4%, and a low dropout rate of 2%. Another exceptional school is Santa Monica Alternative (K-8), which ranks in the top 600 elementary schools in California and boasts exceptional academic achievement, with 87.07% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 62.93% in Mathematics.
The schools in the 90405 zip code exhibit a diverse student population, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. While the high-performing schools like Santa Monica High and Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) stand out, there is a stark contrast with the lower-performing Olympic High (Continuation), which has a chronic absenteeism rate of 65.2% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 64.71%. This highlights the need to address the factors contributing to these disparities and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the 90405 zip code area.
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