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#324 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 3% in state

San Marino High

High School · San Marino Unified · San Marino, CA

A San Marino Unified high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2701 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108

  • Math 87% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 95% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency94.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+59.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.6 pts
Overall Proficiency91% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation45.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$16,969
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Students at San Marino High score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency87%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency95%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
87%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where San Marino High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,227/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marino), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$186,023

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,501/mo

College educated

80.2%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
45.4% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Learning WorksCharter · enrollment unverified4.17–121.6 mi186Compare →
Options for Youth - Duarte IncCharter · enrollment unverified2.67–121.6 mi3,385Compare →
Del Mar HighEnrollment path unverified6.710–121.8 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Marino Unified

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Marino High is listed in San Marino Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Marino High

San Marino High is a public high school in San Marino, CA, part of San Marino Unified, serving approximately 837 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about San Marino High

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

San Marino High School (SMHS) is a National Blue Ribbon School, recognized as one of 13 high schools in California to win the award in the Exemplary Achievement category 1. The school offers extensive academic programming, including 15 honors courses and 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses 1. SMHS earned AP Platinum status for the second consecutive year 1. In the 2018-19 academic year, 227 seniors took the SAT, achieving a mean score of 1337, which placed them in the 89th percentile nationally 1. Additionally, 105 graduates took the ACT in 2018 with an average composite score of 28.4, and the Class of 2019 included eight National Merit Semifinalists 1. The school provides Career Technical Education (CTE) courses in areas such as digital arts, computer science, and business management 1. Its Marching Band earned marks of excellence and first-place titles for the band, drum line, and color guard at the Rowland High School and Glenn A Wilson High School Field Tournaments in 2018-19 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.sanmarinohs.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Marino High

What grades does San Marino High serve?

San Marino High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend San Marino High?

San Marino High has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marino High?

The student-teacher ratio at San Marino High is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Marino High rank in CA?

San Marino High ranks #324 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is San Marino High's MySchoolScout rating?

San Marino High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at San Marino High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Marino High has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is San Marino High a charter school?

No, San Marino High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Marino High a Title I school?

No, San Marino High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Marino High?

10.6% of students at San Marino High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
837
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 91108)
12,464
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
45.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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