Santa Maria High
Santa Maria, CA · Santa Maria Joint Union High · Grades 9-12
975th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 36%▲ Improving
Santa Maria High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Maria High 975th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2015 to 36th in 2025 — improving.
Santa Maria High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 668 students tested
Santa Maria High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,110 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.1% | 96.9% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 1.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Santa Maria High
Typical home value $631K in zip 93454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Santa Maria High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Pioneer Valley HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 2.3 mi away786th of 1,528
ELA 50% · Math 21% - 6Ernest Righetti HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 4.2 mi away625th of 1,528
ELA 61% · Math 23% - 2Delta HighSanta Maria Joint Union High · 5.3 mi away1,335th of 1,528
ELA 17% · Math 1% - 9Central Coast New Tech HighLucia Mar Unified · 7.9 mi away158th of 1,528
ELA 77% · Math 53% - 7Nipomo HighLucia Mar Unified · 8.1 mi away565th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 20% - 2Lopez Continuation HighLucia Mar Unified · 12.4 mi away1,325th of 1,528
ELA 15% · Math 5% - 8Arroyo Grande HighLucia Mar Unified · 14.1 mi away345th of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 37% - 6Cabrillo HighLompoc Unified · 16 mi away740th of 1,528
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Maria High in?
Santa Maria High is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High district in Santa Maria, California.
Is Santa Maria High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Maria High 975th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Maria High?
Hispanic 97%, White 1%, Asian 1% (3,110 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Maria High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93454 is $631K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.