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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
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B-
B-
A-
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.67
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Reading Proficiency
53%
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Math Proficiency
30%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
119
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Full Time Teachers
119
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Teachers in First or Second Year
14.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
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Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
24
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AP Pass Rate
77.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
13.8%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
10.2%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
446:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.5%
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Female
49.5%
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Hispanic
42%
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White
41.8%
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Two or more races
7%
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Asian
6%
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Filipino
1.5%
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Black
1.3%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
807 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
786 Students
San Diego State University
779 Students
Cal Poly
635 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
591 Students
University of California - Berkeley
555 Students
University of California - Irvine
529 Students
California State University - San Marcos
466 Students
University of California - Davis
454 Students
University of Southern California
400 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
440 Students
Psychology
317 Students
Biology
305 Students
Nursing
161 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
137 Students
Marketing
129 Students
Political Science and Government
112 Students
Computer Science
99 Students
Engineering
90 Students
Economics
88 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/22/2025
Great school all around. Huge, so many opportunities are offered. Cool classes that push the technology skills exist in math, English, and even history
1/17/2025
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.
12/18/2024
SMHS is one of the largest HS in San Diego County. Given the large size, I know some students can feel lost in the numbers. However, my own personal experience has been fantastic. I've been involved in community sports, student government, honor and AP. I had an initial counselor that likely was not the best fit for me but she retired and I was assigned to a new counselor who has been fantastic. I am happy to have her guidance in my senior year.
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
$494K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$942,496
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$113,818
% of College Grads
28.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,766 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
70.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Lakeview Park
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Las posas park
Connors Park
Sunset Park
William R Bradley Park
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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 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. San Marcos High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $942,496. 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.