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San Mateo High School
506 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
SummaryQuick Overview
San Mateo High School at a glance.
San Mateo High School is the secondary SMUHSD option for some Hillsborough families. GreatSchools 7/10, 10 AP courses, SAT average 1240. Larger enrollment with notable arts programs. Serves South Hillsborough. Surrounding median home price $3.5M+.
- GreatSchools 7/10; CAASPP math proficiency 52%, ELA 65%
- Feeder path: South Hillsborough elementaries to Crocker Middle to San Mateo High
- Enrollment ~1,800+, grades 9-12
- 10 AP courses; SAT average 1240; strong arts programs
- Surrounding median home price $3.5M+, serving South Hillsborough
№ 01Why this school
What San Mateo stands for.
A few high-signal slices: academic reputation, faculty profile, extracurricular depth, and campus culture.
Secondary SMUHSD option for some Hillsborough students
Larger enrollment with broad course catalog
Notable theater and music programs
Highly diverse student demographics
№ 02Academic data
Tests, AP, and college.
Hard, comparable indicators. Each figure comes from GreatSchools, the California Department of Education, or the school's annual report.
Standardized assessments
- SAT average
- 1240
- CAASPP math proficient
- 52%
- CAASPP ELA proficient
- 65%
Notable college placements
Advanced Placement offerings
№ 03Feeder pattern
Path to high school.
The current school is highlighted. Feeder paths follow district attendance areas; some boundary properties may have exceptions.
- Multiple elementaries
- Crocker Middle
- San Mateo High
№ 04Neighborhoods
Catchment area.
Properties in the following neighborhoods typically fall within the San Mateo High School attendance area. Reference median home price: $3.5M+
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№ 05Same level
Other high schools in Hillsborough.
Same-level options for quick side-by-side comparison.
№ 06Questions
Frequently asked.
The questions families ask most when weighing this school and the homes around it, answered from the data on this page.
Which middle and elementary schools feed into San Mateo High School?
The main feeder path is Multiple elementaries to Crocker Middle to San Mateo High. Feeder paths follow Hillsborough City School District / San Mateo Union High School District attendance areas; some boundary parcels may differ, so verify the assigned schools for a specific address with the district before buying.
What are home prices near San Mateo High School?
The San Mateo High School attendance area covers South Hillsborough and nearby neighborhoods, where the reference median home price is around $3.5M+. Prices move with the market; use current sold and active listing data for any specific property.
How many AP courses does San Mateo High School offer?
San Mateo High School offers roughly 10 Advanced Placement courses, including AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science A, AP Physics 1, AP Chemistry. The exact count and catalog follow the school's annual course listing.
How is San Mateo High School rated?
San Mateo High School carries a GreatSchools rating of 7/10, with CAASPP math proficiency at 52% and ELA proficiency at 65%. Ratings come from GreatSchools and the California Department of Education and are updated annually.
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