San Marcos High

1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078

www.smusd.org

3,067 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

San Marcos High School, located in San Marcos, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the San Marcos Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce, offering a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career technical education pathways, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, San Marcos High is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and active student life, which includes numerous clubs, arts programs, and leadership organizations. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive campus culture that encourages community involvement and personal growth. With a commitment to modernizing facilities and integrating technology into daily instruction, San Marcos High remains a focal point of the local community, dedicated to equipping its students with the skills necessary to excel in a global society.

3,067

Total Students

121.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Marcos High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,281
Hispanic	1,288
Black	40
Asian	231
Two or More	214
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,288 (42.0%)
White
1,281 (41.8%)
Asian
231 (7.5%)
Two or More
214 (7.0%)
Black
40 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2200
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,067
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	871
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 775

Grade 10 719

Grade 11 796

Grade 12 777