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30237 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265-3616
Summary
Malibu High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
71.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 44.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 282/1,596 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 267/1,596 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 387 |
| Low-Income Students | 81 (20.9%) |
| English Learners | 17 (4.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.6 points from last year and fell 4.3 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math -2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
71.3% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 9.8 points ahead in reading. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 45% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
44.2% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Malibu High compare within the district?
Malibu High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 9–12 schools in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Malibu High rank in California?
Malibu High ranks No. 282 of 1,596 in reading and No. 267 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Malibu High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Malibu High is No. 83 in reading and No. 63 in math proficiency among the 334 9–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Malibu HighThis school | 44.2% | 71.3% |
| Santa Monica High | 56.5% | 83.4% |
