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Best Santa Monica Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,605 students in Santa Monica, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA are Santa Monica High School and Olympic High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Monica, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Santa Monica have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Santa Monica, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Monica High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Santa Monica, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Gr: 9-12 | 2,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-8338
1401 Olympic St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 581-5739
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Monica, CA include Santa Monica High School and Olympic High (Continuation School). Santa Monica has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Monica?
2 public high schools are located in Santa Monica.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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