For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,757 students in San Marcos, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA are Foothills High School, San Marcos High School and Mission Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Marcos, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Marcos High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Marcos, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothills High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
San Marcos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,380 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,893 students
Rank: #44.
Pivot Charter School - San Diego Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 La Bonita Dr., Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
North Coastal Consortium Schools
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 761-5110
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Rank: #66.
Twin Oaks High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
San Marcos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bayshore Preparatory Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 471-0847
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
1782 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
North Region Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(619) 671-5130
Grades: 6-12
| 336 students
North Region Community School Of Greater Escondido (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
North Region Community School Of Greater Oceanside (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
North Region Community School Of Greater San Marco (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5280
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
North Region Court (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
255 Pico Ave
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 671-5130
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Pathways Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31505 Old River Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 494-9646
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Pathways Academy Charter Adult Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 E. San Marcos Blvd. Ste. 3
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 456-5504
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Pivot Charter School - San Diego (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1030 La Bonita Dr. Ste. 100
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 591-0217
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Pivot Charter School Riverside Ii (Closed 2018)
Charter School
29680 Lakeview Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
San Marcos, CA 92078
(877) 544-1429
Grades: K-12
| 101 students
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-9700
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 744-9700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Taylion San Diego Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 N. Rancho Sante Fe Rd. #1
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 295-5564
Grades: K-12
| 153 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, CA include Foothills High School, San Marcos High School and Mission Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Marcos?
6 public high schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Marcos include: Mission Hills High School vs. San Marcos High School, San Marcos High School vs. Mission Hills High School
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