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San Marcos High

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 1615 San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078-4020

(760) 290-2200 · www.smusd.org

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6/10
#497
Rank 497 out of 1,227
Top 40%
English Language Arts5/10 · #713 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #424 · 66th percentile
Science8/10 · #335 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

San Marcos High sits in one of North County San Diego's fastest-growing communities, where newer suburbs blend with a surprisingly strong sense of local pride. The school leans notably stronger in math and science than in English, making it a solid fit for families with students drawn to STEM pathways — and the surrounding area has no shortage of tech and biotech employers to back that up. With San Marcos's mix of young families, good weather, and easy access to both the coast and Cal State San Marcos, it's a comfortable, practical place to put down roots while getting a well-rounded public school education.

Student Demographics

724 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
313 (43%)
Hispanic
297 (41%)
Multiple Races
49 (7%)
Asian
48 (7%)
Filipino
11 (2%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners65 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged244 (34%)
Students with Disabilities72 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,067
Enrollment
121.2
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
31.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

95.7%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.

24
AP Courses
offered
39.8%
AP Participation
of students
1,345
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Knights · CIF San Diego Section

30
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field Hockey

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 Programs7/10 · #879 · 60th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found