Santa Monica High
Santa Monica, CA · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Grades 9-12
98th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Santa Monica High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Santa Monica High 98th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2015 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Santa Monica High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 631 students tested
Santa Monica High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,573 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.1% | 40.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 35.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 10.6% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 9.1% | 6.8% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 8.0% | 6.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Santa Monica High
Typical home value $1.95M in zip 90405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Santa Monica High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Olympic High (Continuation)Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · 0.5 mi away
- 8Venice Senior HighLos Angeles Unified · 2.6 mi away376th of 1,528
ELA 69% · Math 35% - 2Phoenix ContinuationLos Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi away1,350th of 1,528
ELA 17% · Math 0% - 6University High School CharterLos Angeles Unified · 2.7 mi away · charter654th of 1,528
ELA 52% · Math 29% - –James J. McBride Special Education CenterLos Angeles Unified · 3.2 mi away
- 9Palisades Charter HighLos Angeles Unified · 3.6 mi away · charter188th of 1,528
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 8Culver City HighCulver City Unified · 4.8 mi away313th of 1,528
ELA 68% · Math 43% - –Culver Park HighCulver City Unified · 4.8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Santa Monica High in?
Santa Monica High is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district in Santa Monica, California.
Is Santa Monica High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Santa Monica High 98th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Santa Monica High?
White 41%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 11%, Black 7% (2,573 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Santa Monica High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90405 is $1.95M 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.