Malibu High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Malibu, California 90265 · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
#62 of 1,343 high schools in California
#2277 of 16,910 nationally
About Malibu High
Malibu High is a public high located in Malibu, in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 387 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 62nd of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 387.
There are 4 schools in Malibu; Malibu High ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Malibu High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Malibu High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Malibu Middle
Malibu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students · 187 m away
Malibu Elementary
Malibu · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students · 2.8 km away
Webster Elementary
Malibu · Public elementary · Grades K–5
178 students · 12 km away
White Oak Elementary
Westlake Village · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students · 13 km away
Westlake Elementary
Westlake Village · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 13 km away
River Oaks Academy
Westlake Village · Charter other · Grades K–12
331 students · 15 km away
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Silver Valley High
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Cloverdale High
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Vasquez High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malibu High a good school?
Malibu High has a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #62 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Malibu High rank in California?
Malibu High ranks #62 of 1,343 high schools in California and #2277 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Malibu High?
Malibu High had 387 students in 2025.
Is Malibu High a elementary school or a high school?
Malibu High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Malibu High?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Malibu High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.