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San Mateo Union High School District
San Mateo High School
#4 in Best Public High Schools in San Mateo County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 217 reviews
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Academics at San Mateo High School

Academics
A
Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
Average Graduation Rate
90%
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State Test Scores

Percent Proficient - Reading
75%
Percent Proficient - Math
52%

AP and College Prep Courses

AP Exam Pass Rate
98%
AP Enrollment
31%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Number of AP Courses Offered
18
AP Other Enrollment
Very High
Advanced Math Enrollment
High
IB Program Offered
No

SAT and ACT Test Scores

Average SAT
1240
277 responses
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
30
91 responses
Math
29
Reading
30
English
30
Science
29
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Colleges Students Are Considering

Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

What Students Want to Study

Popular Majors

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

  • Business
    53 Students
  • Nursing
    42 Students
  • Psychology
    41 Students
  • Biology
    19 Students
  • Communications
    14 Students
  • Computer Science
    13 Students
  • Economics
    12 Students
  • Political Science and Government
    12 Students

What Students Say

Poll
How challenging are academics at this school?
Based on 35 responses
  • This school is nationally recognized.
    9%
  • This school is the best in the area.
    43%
  • Probably like most other schools.
    49%
Poll
How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
Based on 27 responses
  • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
    41%
  • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
    48%
  • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
    11%
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