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San Marcos Senior High

Santa Barbara, CA

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
sbunified.org4750 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93110(805) 967-4581
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

465 students tested

55.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 50.4% did.

  • Exceeded28.0%
  • Met28.0%
  • Nearly met17.0%
  • Not met27.1%

Math

462 students tested

34.9% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 32.1% did.

  • Exceeded19.3%
  • Met15.6%
  • Nearly met24.2%
  • Not met40.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year2,0291,986
Suspended in or out of school2.4% · 482.8% · 56
Suspensions6576
Violence with injury3730
Violence without injury2236
Weapons20
Drugs47
Defiance only00
Other03

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,9941,943
Suspended out of school2.7% · 542.7% · 52
Suspended in school1.3% · 260.2% · 3
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

19.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted2,0091,960
Chronically absent20.7% · 41619.5% · 382

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

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

1,943 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino59.3%
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White32.8%
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Black or African American0.3%
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Asian2.7%
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Two or More Races4.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 060141406029

District
Santa Barbara Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
1,943 students
Teachers (FTE)
93.3

Sources