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San Mateo High

San Mateo, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
sanmateohigh.org506 North Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401(650) 558-2399
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

297 students tested

63.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 66.5% did.

  • Exceeded39.7%
  • Met23.6%
  • Nearly met18.2%
  • Not met18.5%

Math

289 students tested

44.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 42.9% did.

  • Exceeded25.6%
  • Met18.7%
  • Nearly met15.9%
  • Not met39.8%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year1,6721,640
Suspended in or out of school4.4% · 743.4% · 56
Suspensions9876
Violence with injury4626
Violence without injury2317
Weapons23
Drugs1920
Defiance only40
Other410

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,6681,554
Suspended out of school3.3% · 556.0% · 93
Suspended in school0.4% · 70.1% · 1
Expelled0.1% · 10.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

20.3% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted1,6441,595
Chronically absent21.4% · 35120.3% · 323

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

1,578 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino49.3%
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White16.2%
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Black or African American1.1%
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Asian24.4%
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Two or More Races7.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.6%
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Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

San Mateo High School’s website describes an educational approach centered on equitably preparing all students for a successful future by fostering knowledge, personal growth, and responsibility. The school emphasizes a rigorous, standards-based college preparatory program, along with built-in academic support such as tutorial time and peer tutoring to help students demonstrate proficiency and make purposeful academic, career, and life choices. (smhs.smuhsd.org)

Public school directory

NCES ID 063498005926

District
San Mateo Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,578 students
Teachers (FTE)
87.7

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