Malibu High School

Malibu High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
30215 Morning View Dr,  Malibu, CA
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
3.6
2.7
412 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brandon Gallagher
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
32
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
91.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
23.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
240:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
48.7%
White
72%
Hispanic
15.9%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
2.5%

School Rankings

#81 Best HS for the Arts in California
#105 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 123 Students
University of California - Berkeley 89 Students
University of Southern California 85 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 75 Students
University of California - San Diego 68 Students
New York University 56 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 55 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 51 Students
University of Oregon 50 Students
Stanford University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 70 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Communications 30 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Film and Video Studies 22 Students
Journalism 19 Students
Architecture 18 Students
Environmental Science 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Economics 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 98 Reviews
1.0 Senior
5/20/2025
No admin support for athletics. Students are entitled and don't respect the teachers and administrators. No consequences for students actions.
2.0 Alum
9/25/2023
Malibu High School has some amazing teachers, but is incredibly understaffed and provides very little classes to get students into college and prepare them for their degrees.
3.0 Junior
10/17/2022
a little racism and homophobia and anti- semitism but it's a pretty good school overall. there is no school spirit and maybe a small drug problem but what we lack in that we make for in community, which is strong ish
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 32 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/13/2023
The teachers, staff and parents are welcoming, inclusive and easy to communicate with. Truly the best choice for our kids. The academics are outstanding. The student population is fairly small which means everyone knows everyone. The only downside to that is that the sports teams and theater often h...
2.0 student
12/26/2022
I know many people might be thinking Oh my god its Malibu high school, a bunch of rich wealthy kiddos go here. Its true if im going to be honest, but its just a regular school. Bad teachers and everything. The school provides a good amount of work to do on your own time. I wasn't as wealthy as some...
3.0 parent
12/1/2021
EhhhhhhJust a normal school nothing special.
5.0 parent
10/2/2018
This school is physically being rebuilt...It's going to look amazing. I have two children that are going through right now and I'm glad to see that the rebuilding process is on track. malibu will soon be its own school district, this coupled with the fantastic parent participation will make this sch...

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Malibu High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Malibu, CA and is served by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Malibu High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. Discover additional schools in the area, like River Oaks Academy, Compass Charter Schools, Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning, and more. Learn more about what Malibu has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Malibu High School.

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