Very Good
#219 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
St Monica Catholic High School
High School
1030 LINCOLN BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.5
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#219 of 1,787
In Santa Monica
#1 of 10
public schools
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About St Monica Catholic High School
St Monica Catholic High School is a private high school in Santa Monica, CA. St Monica Catholic High School serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Monica Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
St Monica Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Monica Catholic High School compares to the 12 public schools in Santa Monica, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Santa Monica
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Monica Catholic High School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | 8.3 |
| Lincoln Middle | 9.0 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary | 9.0 |
| Santa Monica High | 9.4 |
| Franklin Elementary | 9.0 |
| McKinley Elementary | 8.8 |
| Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | 9.2 |
| Olympic High (Continuation) | 4.3 |
| Will Rogers Elementary | 8.3 |
| John Adams Middle | 8.7 |
| Edison Elementary | 8.9 |
| Grant Elementary | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1030 LINCOLN BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Monica Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Santa Monica High (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Santa Monica, see our Santa Monica schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MONICA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Sycamore Community School Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | — |
| DRAGON ROCC ACADEMY Santa Monica | 0.3 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Lincoln Middle Santa Monica | 0.6 mi | 9.0 |
| PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PS1 Pluralistic School Santa Monica | 0.7 mi | — |
| Carlthorp Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | — |
| CARLTHORP SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| WALDORF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | — |
| Westside Waldorf School Santa Monica | 0.8 mi | — |
| Lighthouse Church School Santa Monica | 0.9 mi | — |
| LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Canyon Charter Elementary Santa Monica | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Santa Monica High Santa Monica | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Franklin Elementary Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| St. Anne Elementary Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | — |
| ST ANNES SCHOOL Santa Monica | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| McKinley Elementary Santa Monica | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,512
Median Home Value
$1,553,500
Median Rent
$2,443/mo
Population
25,087
College Educated
71.5%
Homeownership
28.7%
Avg Commute
28.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
44.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Monica Catholic High School
What grades does St Monica Catholic High School serve?
St Monica Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Monica Catholic High School?
St Monica Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Monica Catholic High School rank in CA?
St Monica Catholic High School ranks #219 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Monica Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Monica Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Monica Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, St Monica Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Monica Catholic High School a religious school?
St Monica Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 394-3701
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