Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
95
Total Schools
62,274
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
4
Preschools
31
Elementary
Schools
15
Middle
Schools
24
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
1518%
1821%
5161%
School Types
By Type
Public
86Charter
9Private
0By Level
Elementary
31Middle
15High
24Reviews (Aggregated)
3.8
Average Rating
1,431
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
White
30%
Hispanic / Latino
29%
Asian
22%
Black / African American
12%
Two or More Races
5%
Gender Distribution
52%Male
48%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
60%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
7.0
Overall7.2
Test Scores—
Equity8.4
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
26.9
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1212
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
64%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
24%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
18% (15)
Average
21% (18)
Above Average
61% (51)
San Mateo Union High School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in San Mateo Union High School District
95 schoolsPreschools
(4)Elementary Schools
(31)6
Aldridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•458 students
Allan K & Carolyn H Bird Education Center
Elementarypublic•58 students
10
Andrews Elementary School
Elementarypublic•470 students
9
Barksdale Elementary School
Elementarypublic•551 students
8
Bethany Elementary School
Elementarypublic•282 students
10
Beverly Elementary School
Elementarypublic•395 students
8
Brinker Elementary School
Elementarypublic•595 students
8
Carlisle Elementary School
Elementarypublic•515 students
10
Centennial Elementary School
Elementarypublic•502 students
5
Daffron Elementary School
Elementarypublic•554 students
8
Davis Elementary School
Elementarypublic•288 students
6
Dooley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•325 students
9
Gulledge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•767 students
8
Harrington Elementary School
Elementarypublic•384 students
9
Haun Elementary School
Elementarypublic•600 students
9
Hedgcoxe Elementary School
Elementarypublic•421 students
7
Hickey Elementary School
Elementarypublic•522 students
9
Hightower Elementary School
Elementarypublic•477 students
9
Martha Hunt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•577 students
7
McCall Elementary School
Elementarypublic•497 students
6
Meadows Elementary School
Elementarypublic•364 students
7
Miller Elementary School
Elementarypublic•343 students
9
Palos East Elementary School
Elementarypublic•712 students
4
Rasor Elementary School
Elementarypublic•462 students
9
Saigling Elementary School
Elementarypublic•331 students
7
Schell Elementary School
Elementarypublic•470 students
8
Shepard Elementary School
Elementarypublic•426 students
10
Skaggs Elementary School
Elementarypublic•350 students
8
Stinson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•524 students
7
Wells Elementary School
Elementarypublic•519 students
10
Wyatt Elementary School
Elementarypublic•341 students
Middle Schools
(15)4
Armstrong Middle School
Middlepublic•611 students
6
Bowman Middle School
Middlepublic•868 students
10
C M Rice Middle School
Middlepublic•944 students
4
Carpenter Middle School
Middlepublic•535 students
5
Frankford Middle School
Middlepublic•889 students
8
Haggard Middle School
Middlepublic•710 students
6
Hendrick Middle School
Middlepublic•621 students
8
Murphy Middle School
Middlepublic•1,011 students
8
Otto Middle School
Middlepublic•995 students
10
Palos South Middle School
Middlepublic•706 students
6
Renner Middle School
Middlepublic•1,214 students
9
Robinson Middle School
Middlepublic•1,018 students
9
Schimelpfenig Middle School
Middlepublic•828 students
1
Venture Academy Middle School
Middlecharter•80 students
7
Wilson Middle School
Middlepublic•823 students
High Schools
(24)————
Adult Transition Center
Highpublic0
10
Aragon High School
Highpublic•1,658 students
10
Burlingame High School
Highpublic•1,583 students
7
C A McMillen High School
Highpublic•1,170 students
7
Capuchino High School
Highpublic•1,061 students
5
Clark High School
Highpublic•1,279 students
10
Design Tech High
Highcharter•567 students
9
Hillsdale High School
Highpublic•1,585 students
Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona
Highcharter•1 students
1
International Commerce High School - Tempe
Highcharter•289 students
International Commerce High School MCG
Highcharter•50 students
9
Jasper High School
Highpublic•1,295 students
10
Mills High School
Highpublic•1,115 students
Peninsula High
Highpublic•1 students
4
Peninsula High (Continuation)
Highpublic•123 students
8
Plano East Sr High School
Highpublic•3,082 students
8
Plano ISD Academy High School
Highpublic•350 students
7
Plano Senior High School
Highpublic•2,288 students
8
Plano West Senior High School
Highpublic•2,625 students
9
San Mateo High School
Highpublic•1,557 students
5
Shepton High School
Highpublic•1,400 students
3
Venture Academy
Highcharter•223 students
6
Vines High School
Highpublic•1,045 students
6
Williams High School
Highpublic•1,210 students
Other Schools
(21)4
Barron Elementary School
Schoolpublic•343 students
10
Boggess Elementary School
Schoolpublic•518 students
5
Buffalo United Charter School
Schoolcharter•465 students
4
Christie Elementary School
Schoolpublic•569 students
3
Forman Elementary School
Schoolpublic•549 students
6
Huffman Elementary School
Schoolpublic•559 students
9
Hughston Elementary School
Schoolpublic•353 students
5
Jackson Elementary School
Schoolpublic•561 students
Larry D Guinn Special Programs Center
Schoolpublic0
10
Mathews Elementary School
Schoolpublic•477 students
4
Memorial Elementary School
Schoolpublic•425 students
5
Mendenhall Elementary School
Schoolpublic•607 students
6
Mitchell Elementary School
Schoolpublic•674 students
8
Palos West Elementary School
Schoolpublic•686 students
6
Propel CS-McKeesport
Schoolcharter•336 students
7
Rose Haggar Elementary School
Schoolpublic•609 students
San Mateo Adult
Schoolpublic
2
Sigler Elementary School
Schoolpublic•454 students
3
Thomas Elementary School
Schoolpublic•612 students
3
Trenton STEM-To-Civics Charter School
Schoolcharter•585 students
3
Weatherford Elementary School
Schoolpublic•444 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago
District Plans Anti-Racist Curriculum
Alleged incident in San Mateo Union High School District · California
A school district is implementing a new curriculum focused on anti-racist and anti-oppressive themes. This initiative encourages educators to use specific language and conduct daily student check-ins regarding their well-being.
Occurred on May 29, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 2d ago
District Racial Equity Hiring Policy
Alleged incident in San Mateo Union High School District · California
A school district implemented a racial equity policy to increase the representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) staff. The policy includes targeted hiring procedures to reflect county demographics. The district reported progress in hiring BIPOC administrators and Latino/Hispanic teachers.
Occurred on May 28, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 95 schools in San Mateo Union High School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.