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Santa Monica High School vs. El Segundo High School

Should you attend Santa Monica High School or El Segundo High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Santa Monica High School
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
El Segundo High School
640 Main St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Santa Monica High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

El Segundo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,573 students in grades 9-12, Santa Monica High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, El Segundo High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,573 students
1,290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Santa Monica High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at El Segundo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Santa Monica High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at El Segundo High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Santa Monica High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at El Segundo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Santa Monica High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at El Segundo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Segundo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1055 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#585 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Santa Monica High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of El Segundo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)
65%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Monica High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Segundo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Santa Monica High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at El Segundo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
96%
(Top 10% in CA)
98%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Santa Monica High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of El Segundo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Segundo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Santa Monica High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of El Segundo High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
583
297
Grade 10 Students
626
318
Grade 11 Students
688
355
Grade 12 Students
676
320

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Santa Monica High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Santa Monica High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Santa Monica High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Santa Monica High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Santa Monica High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at El Segundo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Segundo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Santa Monica High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Santa Monica High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Santa Monica High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at El Segundo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Segundo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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