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Mission Hills High

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 1 Mission Hills Court, San Marcos, CA 92069-1965

(760) 290-2700 · www.smusd.org

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7/10
#490
Rank 490 out of 1,227
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #549 · 55th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #563 · 54th percentile
Science8/10 · #347 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Mission Hills High sits in the fast-growing San Marcos area of North San Diego County, where newer master-planned neighborhoods meet a strong sense of suburban community. The school's science scores are a real standout, making it an appealing option for families with students who lean toward STEM pathways — and with Palomar College nearby, there are natural opportunities for motivated kids to keep pushing. It's a solid choice for families planting roots in this part of the county, where the weather is great, the community is young and active, and the school offers a well-rounded experience without the pressure-cooker intensity of some coastal district competitors.

Student Demographics

628 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
347 (55%)
White
174 (28%)
Multiple Races
49 (8%)
Asian
32 (5%)
Filipino
21 (3%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners91 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged279 (44%)
Students with Disabilities68 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,751
Enrollment
111.1
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
31.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

22
AP Courses
offered
31%
AP Participation
of students
898
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Grizzlies · CIF San Diego Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #1058 · 52nd percentile

92 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found