Dos Pueblos Senior High vs San Marcos Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dos Pueblos Senior High
Goleta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,149 students
San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,926 students
| Measure | Dos Pueblos Senior High Goleta, California | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #360 of 1,343 | #417 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7871 of 16,910 | #8660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,149 | 1,926 |
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 1,926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Goleta | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 49.0).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 58%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.6).
- •Dos Pueblos Senior High is the larger school with 2,149 students compared with 1,926.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dos Pueblos Senior High better than San Marcos Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Dos Pueblos Senior High ranks higher (51.9 vs 49.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dos Pueblos Senior High and San Marcos Senior High?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Goleta and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dos Pueblos Senior High: 2,149. San Marcos Senior High: 1,926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dos Pueblos Senior High and San Marcos Senior High rank in California?
Dos Pueblos Senior High is 360th of 1,343 and San Marcos Senior High is 417th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).