San Marcos Senior High School vs. Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Should you attend San Marcos Senior High School or Dos Pueblos Senior 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
San Marcos Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,943 students in grades 9-12, San Marcos Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,075 students in grades 9-12, Dos Pueblos Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
1,943 students
2,075 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
92 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4000 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1702 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Graduation Rate
96%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
463
541
Grade 10 Students
547
532
Grade 11 Students
440
524
Grade 12 Students
493
478
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
59%
45%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
33%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
