Santa Monica - Malibu Unified School District

About Us

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 8,700 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade in eight elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, a K - 8th grade alternative school and a Project-Based Learning High School pathway. Edison Language Academy, is a dual immersion program and Will Rogers Learning Community is an International Baccalaureate World School, Primary Years Programme. The district is also home to 11 early childhood education centers and an adult school. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876.

SMMUSD employs approximately 1,400 staff members. SMMUSD's annual budget for the 2024-25 school year is $200 million.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Parent Teacher Association (SMMPTA) is a tremendous partner in supporting student achievement and success, academically and social emotionally. The District is fortunate to have an engaged group of parents and staff, working together to provide an exemplary education and meaningful programs and resources to benefit all students.

U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, reporting Samohi with a ranking of 850 in the nation and 122 in the state, and Malibu High School with rankings of 573 and 77, respectively in 2024. Los Angeles County rankings: Samohi 48 and Malibu 26.