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Santa Maria High

Santa Maria, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
santamariahighschool.org901 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454(805) 925-2567
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

659 students tested

44.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 43.4% did.

  • Exceeded14.8%
  • Met29.7%
  • Nearly met24.4%
  • Not met31.1%

Math

652 students tested

15.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 13.7% did.

  • Exceeded2.8%
  • Met12.9%
  • Nearly met21.9%
  • Not met62.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

3.5% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year3,3463,329
Suspended in or out of school4.0% · 1343.5% · 117
Suspensions167149
Violence with injury8082
Violence without injury1614
Weapons137
Drugs5044
Defiance only41
Other41

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall3,1713,100
Suspended out of school4.4% · 1392.2% · 68
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.2% · 60.1% · 2
Attendance
California Department of Education

21.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted3,2353,254
Chronically absent18.3% · 59121.7% · 705

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

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

3,110 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino96.9%
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White1.4%
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Black or African American0.2%
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Asian1.1%
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Two or More Races0.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 063567006084

District
Santa Maria Joint Union High
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
3,110 students
Teachers (FTE)
145.6

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