The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is headquartered in Santa Monica and serves the diverse coastal communities of Santa Monica and Malibu. It is located in Los Angeles County and serves 9,000 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade in nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, a K - 8th grade alternative school and Project-Based Learning High School pathway. SMMUSD employs approximately 1,400 staff members. The district is also home to 11 early childhood education centers and an adult school.