Overview
Santa Maria High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Santa Maria, California. The school enrolls 3,110 students. It is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
3,110 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSanta Maria Joint Union High
County6083
CitySanta Maria
ZIP93454
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063567006084
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment3,110
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)