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San Marcos High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1615 W San Marcos Blvd,
San Marcos, CA
San Marcos Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Tiffany Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
96%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B-
B-
A-
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
77.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.5%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
446:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.2%
Male
49.7%
White
46.7%
Hispanic
39.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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 - San Diego
794 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
771 Students
San Diego State University
751 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
591 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
565 Students
University of California - Berkeley
550 Students
University of California - Irvine
521 Students
University of California - Davis
459 Students
California State University - San Marcos
454 Students
University of Southern California
395 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
428 Students
Biology
302 Students
Psychology
297 Students
Nursing
148 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
141 Students
Marketing
121 Students
Political Science and Government
112 Students
Computer Science
97 Students
Engineering
89 Students
Economics
86 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/17/2025
I would say my experience at San Marcos High School has been very fun and eventful. The best part of my highschool experience is being on the dance team and the worst so far is the food. I'd like so me improvements towards the quality of food!
7/1/2025
Great school which was recently rebuilt. Felt very open and got to know alot of people. Additionally, helped with my planet fitness pizza mondays content on social media. Most importantly, the CTE programs of woodworking and engineering were awesome.
2/6/2025
San Marcos High School is an inclusive community with resources for all students. There are many different courses offered based on different interests and a majority of the teachers show they care about students.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/27/2025
San Marcos High School is overall a pretty good school, the academics and community are strong, and my son has had mostly positive experiences there. However, I’ve been disappointed with his coach, Alex Turner, who has come across as unprofessional and arrogant in several interactions. His attitude...
9/29/2025
When I went to pick up my brother from school, I encountered the campus supervisor before I reached the main office. Unfortunately, the supervisor questioned me quite thoroughly, almost as if I were under investigation, asking about my purpose on campus. It felt as though I was being singled out, es...
6/23/2022
this is a great school, they have many nice traditions, supportive staff and great club and sports programs.there is a lot of community involvement as well, this school gets a lot of support in the surrounding areas.there are a lot of kids that go here, but kids will be faced with this at an even gr...
6/23/2022
This school has defnitely changed over the years. Since this school was rebuilt, we have seen the academics and sports program just take off. They have a great selection of teachers, their sports programs has really expanded and become very competitive.All 3 of our kids have gone to this school and...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$492K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$944,382
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$113,818
% of College Grads
28.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,770 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
69.6%
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San Marcos High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in San Marcos, CA and is served by the San Marcos Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. San Marcos 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $944,382. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Coastal Consortium Schools, Mission Hills High School, Pivot Charter School - San Diego II, and more. Learn more about what San Marcos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near San Marcos High School.