SAN MARINO HIGH SCHOOL

San Marino High is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Marino Unified school district, located in San Marino, CA with about 1,123 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, San Marino High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

San Marino High School, located in the affluent community of San Marino, California, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public high schools in the state. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is part of the San Marino Unified School District and is distinguished by its rigorous academic culture, consistently high standardized test scores, and a heavy emphasis on college preparation. The campus environment is designed to foster both intellectual and extracurricular development, with a curriculum that offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs.

Beyond its academic reputation, San Marino High School prides itself on a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, competitive robotics, award-winning visual and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. Because of its location in a quiet, residential enclave near Pasadena, the school benefits from high levels of parental involvement and community support, which contribute to its long-standing status as a premier educational destination in the San Gabriel Valley.

For more information, contact San Marino High at (626) 299-7020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.