My two daughters have received a great education and the since of community is extraordinary.
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Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
Wow what a fantastic school! I am so pleased with the interest my daughter now shows in school. The teachers are wonderful!! Every interaction I have had with the staff has been pleasant and professional.
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Posted by a parent on 09/15/09
San Marcos HIgh School is a great school. It has friendly staff and the campus is kept fairly clean. I am going onto my sencond year at this school and I am proud to be a Knight!
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Posted by a student on 08/15/09
San Marcos High School is one of the best high schools in San Diego County. It combines student diversity with a competitive environment which enables students to grow and succeed. SMHS, overall has improved tremendously, receiving a 9 in the similar schools ranking, meaning that SMHS performs better
... Read more than 90% of its most comparable schools based on socioeconomic status, ethnicity, etc. Sports and academics have improved greatly in only the last couple of years. And the recent valedictorian will be attending Harvard on a full ride scholarship. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/09
I live in San Marcos and was doing my best to move to any school in the Poway district. Anything but San Marcos. I am so glad we stayed. I graduated from Vista and at that time San Marcos was known for its teen girl s ability to increase the campus size after a nine month period. Boy how times have changed.
... Read more While my child was still in eighth grade, SMHS had an orientation to introduce the faculty, programs and staff to the upcoming ninth graders. Then a week before school your child gets the chance to meet a Senior, Junior and Sophomore that will show them around and help them through graduation. SMHS also has a parent orientation as well. Things are much different since I went to HS. The kids are required to rent lockers and locks and no PE the last two years of HS. SMUSD is doing a good job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/08
I actually transferred my child in to this school based on academics, diversity and the growing sports departments. Less students= better education with awesome faculty. The music program is awesome~! Boys volleyball, basketball, baseball and football are all improving with the new coaches that they
... Read more have hired. The sports program is the new talk of the town. Watch and see - this school is on the map. More and more parent involvement is occurring due to the higher education level of parents that are purchasing homes in the newly developed San Elijo homes. I am proud to have my child attending this school. We have AP classes that are supporting students graduating to enter Stanford and UCLA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
After homeschooling my girls for nine years, and then sending them to a small charter school for two, we decided to send them to SMHS. We have not looked back. I have been extremely impressed with the teachers and admininstrators. The academic work load is harder that what my girls got at the charter
... Read more school, and they are happy that they are learning more. Don't judge this school by what you may have heard in the past - go visit it, talk to the principal and some teachers. The principal, Julie Mottershaw, is extremely focused and dedicated. You will be impressed with her. I'm not involved in the PTO because of my work load, so I can't comment on it. Otherwise - very happy with SMHS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/07
San Marcos High school is the secret jewel of North County. Ask any parent or student who has attended this underrated school. All the tools are in place for academic excellence and kids are encouraged to get involved. So many parents who were reluctant to send their child to this school but did
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Posted by a parent on 07/03/07
I have a one child who just graduated this year & is on his way to a four year university. My daughter who will be a sophmore this year has excelled & is enrolled in all AP classes. I could not be more excited about they way they treat each student with individual attention. Talk to the teachers &
... Read more principal before you make your decision. They are open, honest & make SMHS a excellent school for your children to grow & learn. I am proud to say my children go to SMHS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/03/07
It appears Ms. Peterson has the school moving in the right direction. The athletic program needs to improve.
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English as Second Language
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San Marcos schools — San Marcos High School is located at 1615 San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos CA 92078. 1615 San Marcos Blvd is in the 92078 ZIP code in San Marcos, CA The school district for San Marcos High School is the San Marcos Unified School District. San Marcos High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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