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Santa Monica High

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Los Angeles County · 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1224

(310) 395-3204

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10/10
#63
Rank 63 out of 1,227
Top 5%
English Language Arts10/10 · #43 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #106 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #83 · 94th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Santa Monica High sits right in the heart of one of Southern California's most desirable beach cities, drawing families who want strong academics without sacrificing that laid-back coastal lifestyle. "Samohi," as locals call it, consistently ranks among the top public high schools in California, with English scores that rival the state's best and a science program that's equally impressive. If you're the kind of family that values both academic rigor and a vibrant, diverse school community — all a short bike ride from the Pacific — this school is hard to beat.

Student Demographics

595 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
216 (36%)
Hispanic
210 (35%)
Multiple Races
69 (12%)
Asian
49 (8%)
African American
47 (8%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged214 (36%)
Students with Disabilities84 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,588
Enrollment
130
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.4%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.

11
AP Courses
offered
68.1%
AP Participation
of students
1,823
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Mariners · CIF Southern Section

19
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

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 Programs10/10 · #62 · 97th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found