Home
California
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
Santa Monica High

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Santa Monica High

Santa Monica, California

2,678 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(310)395-3204School Website

2,678

Students

19.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,250

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

27

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

11

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

68%

B+

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
This Week at Santa Monica High – October 15, 2026

362 students practicing on Varsity Tutors

SAT Prep

1

A

B

C

D

2

A

B

C

D

3

A

B

C

D

4

A

B

C

D

5

A

B

C

D

1520

0

students

Start practicing →
ACT Prep

36

ENG

MATH

READ

SCI

0

students

Start practicing →
Math

0

students

Start practicing →
English

0

students

Start practicing →
Science

0

students

Start practicing →
Explore practice resources for Santa Monica High students
Academic Grades

Select a grade level to explore courses and resources

9
Grade
10
Grade
11
Grade
12
Grade
Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Santa Monica High

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Santa Monica High.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT/NMSQT — Fall

Testing window

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

SAT — School Day - Fall

Testing window

October 16, 2026

SAT — National

Score release
+58 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

March 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027

CAASPP — Statewide Window

Testing window
CA

School Milestones

October 1, 2026 – October 15, 2026

Private School Affidavit Filing Window

Other
CA
See the full national test & school calendar
Varsity Tutors

Unlock Academic Success

Personalized learning support for Santa Monica High learners
SAT Prep

Practice tests, flashcards, and AI-powered study tools

ACT Prep

Master all four sections with targeted practice

Study Coach

Get instant help with homework and practice problems 24/7

1:1 Tutoring

Match with expert tutors in Santa Monica

Live Classes

Join interactive group sessions with expert instructors

Practice Hub

Thousands of flashcards and learning resources

School Details
Address

601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

Phone

(310)395-3204

Website

Visit Website

District

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Need Academic Help?

Get matched with expert tutors for any subject

Find a Tutor
Other Schools in District
Santa Monica High
Lincoln Middle
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Malibu Elementary
Webster Elementary
Malibu Middle