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Santa Monica High

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
Santa Monica, California · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,588
Student:Teacher19.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch35%
Title INo
Santa Monica
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
2,588
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
35%-29.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Santa Monica High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Santa Monica, California. The school enrolls 2,588 students. It is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,588 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSanta Monica-Malibu Unified
County6037
CitySanta Monica
ZIP90405
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063570006102

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,588

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %35%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)