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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

Math Trend

Science Trend

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