Santa Monica High School
- Public
- SANTA MONICA, CA
Public School
Santa Monica High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- SANTA MONICA, CA
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 818 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade A
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Santa Monica High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
81%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1280
554 responses
Average ACT
29
307 responses
AP Enrollment
25%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$63,211
National
$75,149Median Rent
$3,386
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
86%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 96 responsesPoll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 96 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,806
Free or Reduced Lunch
27%
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 105 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 105 responses78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 105 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$105,691
Teachers in First/Second Year
42.7%
58%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 137 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 137 responses72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 137 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$21,573 / year
National
$12,23990%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 136 responses43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 136 responses76%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 136 responsesSimilar Schools
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Santa Monica High School Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 818 reviews
As a student who did not experience High school as a freshman due to the pandemic, I did not gage the holistic high school experience. But, with respect to that, I think Santa Monica High school did well in welcoming the students back into the educational system. Samo provides a lot of freedom to students, concerning their classes, clubs, extra curricula's and more. Samo Provides opportunities that are easy to access to help those who want to commit to a university. Samo is well diversified and underscores inclusivity, by having plenty of cultural inclusion programs, events and classes, Samo makes sure to stratify diversity. Although the school would prove a strong stepping stone after graduation, the school has plenty to improve on. The Price of certain events such as prom, or Senior night—where seniors are thrown a party—is too expensive. Safety issues, such as fights, or even slashing have occured. Furthermore the drug use in the school grounds have not been highlighted enough.
I love my school. There is so much diversity including me. I fit well within the school culture. The school has the best food ever! I know, no one ever said that. The staff are amicable and courteous. I would not trade this school for any other school.
Samohi is really good at letting you choose the experience you want. If you prefer endless academia, there are classes and teachers for that. If you want to join clubs, there are countless options spanning many fields. Just about every sport is played at Samo (but some are better than others). Everyone I know has a thing that they love doing that is unique to them, and I find that pretty awesome.