SAN MARCOS H S

SAN MARCOS CISD
2601 RATTLER RD
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
2,536 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
San Marcos High School, located on Rattler Road in San Marcos, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes standard core subjects, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-credit opportunities through partnerships with local higher education institutions. The school is well-known for its vibrant "Rattler" school spirit and a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive UIL athletics and fine arts programs to various student-led clubs and career-technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic and athletic offerings, San Marcos High School plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and student development. The school’s administration and faculty focus on preparing a diverse student body for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing a four-year university degree, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [smcisd.net](http://smcisd.net).
2,536
Total Students
163.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,813 (71.5 %)
  • White
    520 (20.5 %)
  • Black
    135 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    23 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SAN MARCOS CISD
Phone: (512)393-6805
Website: http://smcisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,536
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 163.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,719
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 9 886
Grade 10 646
Grade 11 549
Grade 12 455
Gender Ratio