San Mateo Union High

District Overview
Located at 650 North Delaware St. in San Mateo, California, the San Mateo Union High School District is an established, open public school district serving the Peninsula region within the greater San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area. Situated in a vibrant midsize city setting, the non-charter district operates eight secondary campuses dedicated to preparing young adults for college, careers, and lifelong learning. The district serves a total enrollment of 8,775 students spanning ninth through twelfth grades, while also offering dedicated adult education programming. Reflecting the rich diversity of the Bay Area, the student population includes vibrant Hispanic, Asian, White, multiracial, Pacific Islander, and African American student communities.

A comprehensive professional staff underpins the district's high academic standards, comprising over 2,100 full-time equivalent team members. This workforce features more than 884 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 140 instructional aides, and over 1,080 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive well-rounded academic, social, and logistical support. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately ten to one, educators are well-positioned to offer targeted instruction and individual guidance across all four high school grade levels. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about district programs and performance can contact the administrative office at (650) 558-2299 or visit the district website at smuhsd.org.
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Total Schools
8,775
Total Students
884.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Mateo Union High
Demographic Student Count
White2,129
Hispanic3,072
Black62
Asian2,549
Two or More794
American Indian2
Pacific Islander153
  • Hispanic
    3,072 (35.1%)
  • Asian
    2,549 (29.1%)
  • White
    2,129 (24.3%)
  • Two or More
    794 (9.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    153 (1.7%)
  • Black
    62 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in San Mateo Union High
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High8
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:8,775*
Teachers (FTE):884.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.9
Schools in San Mateo Union High
Found 9 Schools