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San Mateo Union High School District
San Mateo High School
#5 in Best Public High Schools in San Mateo County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 246 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
    61%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    45%

    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
    1270
    400 responses
    Math
    640
    Verbal
    630
    Average ACT
    30
    110 responses
    Math
    30
    Reading
    30
    English
    30
    Science
    30
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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
      150 Students
    • Psychology
      117 Students
    • Biology
      87 Students
    • Computer Science
      74 Students
    • Nursing
      66 Students
    • Political Science and Government
      47 Students
    • Economics
      46 Students
    • Environmental Science
      33 Students
    • Communications
      32 Students
    • Sociology
      32 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 38 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      8%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      42%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      50%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 30 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      37%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      47%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      17%
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