School Overview
Santa Monica High School, widely known as "Samohi," is a historic and prestigious public secondary school located in the heart of Santa Monica, California. Serving as the primary high school for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the campus is known for its sprawling, landmark-heavy grounds that blend classic architecture with modern educational facilities. It maintains a strong reputation for academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized career technical education pathways, and a robust support system for a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Samohi is renowned for its vibrant extracurricular culture and deep sense of community tradition. The school boasts highly competitive athletic programs, a celebrated performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that cater to a variety of interests, from robotics to social justice. Because of its location in a highly active urban environment and its commitment to fostering both intellectual and personal growth, the school serves as a central hub for the Santa Monica community, preparing students for success in higher education and the global workforce.
2,588
Total Students
130.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Monica High
Demographic Student Count
White1,037
Hispanic889
Black189
Asian191
Two or More266
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,037 (40.3%)
  • Hispanic
    889 (34.5%)
  • Two or More
    266 (10.3%)
  • Asian
    191 (7.4%)
  • Black
    189 (7.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone: (310)395-3204
Website: http://www.smmusd.org/samohi
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 130.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 800
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 116
Grades Taught
Grade 9 643
Grade 10 603
Grade 11 632
Grade 12 710

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Santa Monica High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9643
Grade 10603
Grade 11632
Grade 12710
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Santa Monica High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,22347.3%
Male1,35252.2%
Not Specified130.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)