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601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1224
Summary
Santa Monica High is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
83.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
56.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 83.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 56.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 85/1,596 (95th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 135/1,596 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,588 |
| Low-Income Students | 925 (35.7%) |
| English Learners | 76 (2.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period. Math was unchanged from last year and fell 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math -0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
83.4% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
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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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.3-point math income gap is wider than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened 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 Santa Monica High compare within the district?
Santa Monica High is No. 1 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 Santa Monica High rank in California?
Santa Monica High ranks No. 85 of 1,596 in reading and No. 135 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Santa Monica High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Santa Monica High is No. 24 in reading and No. 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica HighThis school | 56.5% | 83.4% |
| Malibu High | 44.2% | 71.3% |
