I would like to say that this school is a wonderful environment for students, parents and teachers. We have excellent clubs, an award winning agriculture department, a thriving music program and a well established AVID program. The students are respectful, hard working and academic achievers. Last
... Read more year we had two Gates Scholars and the previous year our valedictorian was the recipient of a full scholarship to Brown University. These are just a few stories about our fantastic students. I encourage parents and prospective students to visit the school and talk with teachers, administration and fellow students. Santa Maria High School is a wonderful school with wonderful students and staff. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/09/09
All three of my children graduated from this high school and all participated in various extra-curicular activities. Chorus, swimming, water polo, basketball and vollyball, among others, were all learning experiences. The challanges are revolve around a large percentage of low income and non-English
... Read more speaking students with a constant infux of new non-English speakers. However, the upside of this is the inclusiveness and diversity of the student body. My oldest daughter was one of only 400 students admitted to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in her major (average GPA of entering freshmen is 3.8+) but attended a more diverse college in the Southland to feel more comfortable. I graduated from Cal Poly, SLO and it is heavily Caucasian (as are we). I respected her quest for more diversity although I was disappointed she didn't go to my school. All three of my children are currently attending different colleges. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I would not recommend this school. If you want an honest opinion? Ask some of the locals who has lived here (if possible). Other than that all you get are the opinions that are posted here..
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
Awesome school, great students and teachers. I've been to pioneer valley school and this one, and if compared I would say this one is the best.
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Posted by a student on 05/01/09
Absolutely horrible! Not a good environment for kids/parents. The leadership is a joke. If you value your child's education, do NOT send them to this school.
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This school is a very good school that recently won the National College Board Inspiration Award. This award was only presented to three schools in the nation. The socio-economic status of the school's student's parents is not high, in fact most students come from an hispanic background and they are
... Read more part of the working class. This doesn't keep the students to do good work though, they continue to pursue a higher education and some go off to the Ivy leagues and top end schools. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/23/04
I went to this school and graduated in 2001 and I firmly believe that you get out what you put in. This school has some awesome teachers. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kohler are two men I will Never forget. Also, they had a great basketball team, with good coaches (Ms. Simard). I learned a lot from this school.
... Read more I wasn't always the best student by any means, but I learned so much here. Read less
Posted by a former student on 07/28/04
Our child is new at Santa Maria, she is enjoying her new school, being challenged by her teachers, Zero tolerance to violence is truly effective. I believe this school will eventually go a long way. Truly excellent staff of teachers, great students and parents.
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Posted by a parent on 03/21/04
Santa Maria High School has an excellent staff of teachers. Santa Maria High has wonderful students and parents.
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Santa Maria schools — Santa Maria High School is located at 901 S Broadway, Santa Maria CA 93454. 901 S Broadway is in the 93454 ZIP code in Santa Maria, CA The school district for Santa Maria High School is the Santa Maria Joint Union Hsd. Santa Maria High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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