Mission Hills High

1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

2,893 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mission Hills High School, located in San Marcos, California, is a prominent public secondary school within the San Marcos Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its modern facilities and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement across various disciplines.

Beyond academics, Mission Hills High maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts groups, and numerous student-led clubs. The school places a significant focus on community building and school spirit, often referred to as the "Grizzly" community. With its commitment to holistic development, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, character, and social awareness necessary to succeed as responsible citizens in a global society.

2,893

Total Students

107.3

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	869
Hispanic	1,582
Asian	252
Two or More	126
American Indian	54
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,582 (54.7 %)
White
869 (30.1 %)
Asian
252 (8.7 %)
Two or More
126 (4.4 %)
American Indian
54 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2700
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,039
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	189

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 743

Grade 10 758

Grade 11 732

Grade 12 659