At a glance
Reported students
886
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
744
San Marino High: 886 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 866
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about San Marino High
San Marino High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Marino. It is one of 4 current school records connected to San Marino Unified. NCES reports 886 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (60.5%) and White (18.4%). English learners represent 5.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking San Marino High
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.4%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian60.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Marino Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
777 reported students
Valentine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
711 reported students
Huntington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Public schools near San Marino High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveson Global Leadership Academy High · Charter · Aveson Global Leadership Academy District | 06–12 | 200 | 1.5 mi |
| Rose City High (Continuation) High · Pasadena Unified | 09–12 | 113 | 1.5 mi |
| Learning Works High · Charter · Learning Works District | 06–12 | 212 | 1.6 mi |
| Options For Youth - Duarte Inc High · Charter · Options For Youth - Duarte Inc District | 07–12 | 3,369 | 1.6 mi |
| Del Mar High High · San Gabriel Unified | 10–12 | 36 | 1.8 mi |
| Options for Youth San Gabriel High · Charter · Options for Youth San Gabriel District | 07–12 | 244 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about San Marino High
What grades does San Marino High serve?
San Marino High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in San Marino Unified.
How many students attend San Marino High?
San Marino High reported 886 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 866 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at San Marino High?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 886 students and 43.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is San Marino High a public, charter, or magnet school?
San Marino High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Marino Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of San Marino High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is San Marino High in?
San Marino High is part of San Marino Unified, based in San Marino, CA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near San Marino High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aveson Global Leadership Academy (1.5 mi), Rose City High (Continuation) (1.5 mi), Learning Works (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.