SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL
San Marcos High is a public high school that is part of the San Marcos Unified school district, located in San Marcos, CA with about 3,338 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 112 teachers, San Marcos High has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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 Marcos High School, located in San Marcos, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the San Marcos Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests and professional aspirations.
Beyond the classroom, San Marcos High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life, which includes numerous clubs, arts programs, and leadership organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive campus culture that encourages community involvement and personal growth. With a commitment to modernizing facilities and integrating technology into daily instruction, San Marcos High remains a focal point of the local community, dedicated to equipping its students with the skills necessary to excel in a global society.
For more information, contact San Marcos High at (760) 290-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Marcos, CA 92078-4020
(760) 290-2200
http://www.smusd.org
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in San Marcos, CA with about 3,338 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Marcos Unified
- Total Students:
- 3,338
- Teachers:
- 112.84
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 3,338 students
- White
- 47.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.1%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.