San Mateo High School

    San Mateo, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12)

    District: San Mateo Union High School District

    Website: smhs.smuhsd.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 053175

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2030

    1,532students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    409
    Grade 9
    432
    Grade 10
    346
    Grade 11
    345
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    American Government
    A · History
    AP Government and Politics United States
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    AP World History
    A · History
    ML Modern World History
    A · History
    ML US History
    A · History
    Modern World History
    A · History
    US History
    A · History
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    English 1
    B · English
    English 1 Advanced Standing
    B · English
    English 2
    B · English
    English 2 Advanced Standing
    B · English
    English 3
    B · English
    English 4
    B · English
    ML English 1
    B · English
    ML English 2
    B · English
    ML English 3
    B · English
    Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Algebra 2
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science A
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    Finite Math and Statistics
    C · Math
    Geometry
    C · Math
    Integrated Mathematics 2
    C · Math
    PreCalculus
    C · Math
    AP Biology
    D · Science
    AP Chemistry
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    AP Physics 1
    D · Science
    Biology, the Living Earth
    D · Science
    Biotechnology 1
    D · Science
    Biotechnology 2
    D · Science
    Chemistry in Earth System
    D · Science
    ML Introduction to Science
    D · Science
    Physics in the Universe
    D · Science
    AP Chinese Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP French Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Literature and Culture
    E · Language
    Chinese 1
    E · Language
    Chinese 2
    E · Language
    Chinese 3
    E · Language
    Chinese 4 Honors
    E · Language
    French 1
    E · Language
    French 2
    E · Language
    French 3
    E · Language
    French 4 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish 1
    E · Language
    Spanish 2
    E · Language
    Spanish 3
    E · Language
    Spanish 4 Honors
    E · Language
    Spanish for Native Speakers 2
    E · Language
    Spanish for Native Speakers 3
    E · Language
    3D Art Advanced
    F · Arts
    Animation
    F · Arts
    AP 2D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP 3D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP Drawing
    F · Arts
    Art
    F · Arts
    Art 3D
    F · Arts
    Art Advanced
    F · Arts
    Art and Multimedia Advanced
    F · Arts
    Art History I (for independent study students only)
    F · Arts
    Chamber Orchestra
    F · Arts
    Chamber Singers
    F · Arts
    Chorus
    F · Arts
    Concert Band
    F · Arts
    Concert Choir
    F · Arts
    Dance
    F · Arts
    Dance Advanced
    F · Arts
    Dance Intermediate
    F · Arts
    Digital Photography
    F · Arts
    Digital Photography Adv
    F · Arts
    Drama
    F · Arts
    Drama Advanced
    F · Arts
    Drawing
    F · Arts
    Drawing Advanced
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Art (for Independent Studies Students only)
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble
    F · Arts
    Marching Band
    F · Arts
    Media Arts
    F · Arts
    Musical Theater
    F · Arts
    Photoshop Fundamentals
    F · Arts
    Symphonic Band
    F · Arts
    Technical Theater
    F · Arts
    Advanced Publications
    G · Elective
    AP Macroeconomics
    G · Elective
    AP Psychology
    G · Elective
    AVID 10
    G · Elective
    AVID 11
    G · Elective
    AVID 12
    G · Elective
    AVID 9
    G · Elective
    Biotechnology Independent Research
    G · Elective
    Biotechnology Internship
    G · Elective
    Career Exploration and Life Planning
    G · Elective
    College and Academic Success
    G · Elective
    Community and Literacy in Action 2
    G · Elective
    Community-Literacy in Action 1
    G · Elective
    Computer Science Principles
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 1
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 2
    G · Elective
    Designated English Language Development 3
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    Foods & Nutrition
    G · Elective
    Health Education
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Business and Finance (for Independent Studies Student only)
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Journalism
    G · Elective
    Journalism Advanced
    G · Elective
    Law & Society
    G · Elective
    Publications
    G · Elective
    Sociology
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    60.1%

    215 of 358 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    91.3%

    358 of 392 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    79.6%

    296 of 372 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    58(19.6%)
    California State University
    38(12.8%)
    California Community Colleges
    122(41.2%)
    In-state private colleges
    22(7.4%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    55(18.6%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    1(0.3%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

    Nearby schools

    Aragon High SchoolFusion Academy San MateoFusion Academy San Mateo Foster CityHillcrest at Youth Services CenterHillsdale High SchoolJunipero Serra High SchoolNueva SchoolPacific Rim International Middle/High School

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