Santa Monica High School

Are you a middle class white kid at SAMO?
Then you’re gonna be fine!
If not?
Woah, might rethink going to SAMO then. Lots of racist teachers who won’t hold back from their racist commentary and thoughts (I got plenty of «jokes» about deportation and coming here on a boat… real appropriate I know!). The teachers DO NOT care about your education, save for a couple here and there who’re real gems (Ms. Bouse being one, she will actually go above and beyond to help you further your skills in art, I loved having her).
The bathrooms… I don’t know if they’ve fixed those yet, but when I went there two years ago, the mirrors were so scratched up you’d have to SEARCH to find a clean section to see yourself in. Bathrooms are also filthhyyy…
Teachers change all the time and sometimes the subs can seriously mess up your grades with the way they teach.
If you’re thinking about going to SAMO and your child is of color, I’d suggest looking elsewhere. Opportunities are scarce here and they don’t care about the students at all.

I am only reviewing the track at this time. The facility is located on Pico and 4^th street. There is parking on the streets close by at metered spots and is free after 6 pm.
The LA Tri Club meets at the track every Wednesday night for coached group runs at 6:30 pm. I don’t know if the general public is encouraged to use the track during this time or not but I did see some Frisbee players today and a few other people wandering about the track area. Last week, there was a soccer team practicing on the field as well. The track is a well-​maintained 400 meter track with lighting at night. The lights did come on this evening as the group was finishing up. There are restrooms which are open during this time as well just outside of the track area. Very convenient! The bathrooms and the track area are clean when I have been there. I have felt very safe at the track with my group and in the surrounding area during the times that I am there and I am grateful to the high school for allowing the public use of the track area for workouts. Thanks to the city of Santa Monica for this really great perk!

Overall a ok school. Quite a few nice teachers. Has auto program (only 1 of few high schools have now). Big campus. –1 star for downkeep of lockers and restrooms and few walkways. The 4 years I went there it had its ups and downs. Drugs, alcohol, and gangs were and still is big deal. And when I had a doctors appointment or was injured and stayed home we see kids from there doing all that illegal stuff and when we called the school they came up with lame excuse every time like 4 hrs of school left or whatever it’s fine or let them do it.

Great place to see the summer outdoor movie series. There are clean bathrooms on site and there is a great view of the screen at any angle in the amphitheater

Location: 601 Pico Blvd. 9^th and Michigan. Just hearin’ those streets just takes me back to another life time. It’s cleverly located right next to the freeway (Lincoln Blvd) Also, it’s so close to the beach/​promenade/​Santa Monica Pier. you can actually see the beach from the steps of the History Building
Lunch time:
1. Science Quad: It’s where all the whites/​Asians and everyone else.
2. Main Quad (Ghetto Quad): It’s where all the Blacks/​Latinos hung out. However, I would find myself frequently in that area. I just couldn’t resist the pizza up in that area.
3. The Greek: The weirdos… The individuals who were socially awkward and would often instead of eatin’ their lunch durin’ lunch time would run up and down the sprinklers.
4. Clubs/​Social Activities: Anything you can think of from Band, Soccer, yearbook, Asian club, Key Club, or randomly make-​up your own club just so you can get in the yearbook with you and your friends. Whatever the case maybe… There is something for everyone. These activities are what made high school fun! Racial Harmony was one of the best times I had in high school. Alongside ASIAN CLUB…
5. Safety: It’s a relatively safe campus. In recent years I did hear about racial/​gang tension amongst people though that happens in a lot of places. I don’t think it has an affect on whether or not I think the school is safe.
6. Teachers: A lot of good teachers here… A lot of former Bruins (My Alma Mater) and Mr. Okla. You know… The guy who sports SC shit everywhere. HAHa. He and I used to get into a lot of battles in his math class.
7. Lunch time: If my memory still serves me correctly, everyone except for Freshman are able to eat off campus. You have your wide selection of nearby establishments such as Taco Bell, Arbys, dominos, tommys, Dominos. If you have a car you can wander a little farther and get some In-​n-​out like what I used to do.
8. Sports: Samohi is a powerhouse. My senior year we took CIF in football. Also, our Soccer, Waterpolo, and tennis teams are super legit.
9. Band/​Orchestra: Mr. Terry Sakow. I was never in band. Well, I was in band for 2 weeks and then I was asked to leave by Peter Park. If you’ve been in band I think you know who he is… Nuff’ Said. Anyway, Samohi is known for winnin’ sweepstakes and going on orchestra trips to different countries. Our
9. Academics: Yeah, we got that. A wide variety of AP classes from Bio, chem, Psych, Physics, US History… Blah blah blah. you get the point… Languages offered: Japanese, Latin, French, Spanish, German…
10. College: Everywhere from Pico Tech (SMC) to Harvard. You name it. We have some bright kids who go to our school and some dumb ones but your education is not downgraded at this school.
Movies that have been shot here:
–Rebel without a Cause (It was known as Malibu Park High school back then)
–Surf ninjas
— 17 Again
*It’s a good school and I would definitely send my kids here… Class of 2002 BABY. Voted MOST SPIRITED. PALENDROMEEEEEEEEEEEEE… WHAAAAAAAT???

Hands down, the best high school!
Born and raised in Santa Monica, I have true loyalty and pride for SAMOHI. My husband and I agreed from day one that our kids will go through the Santa Monica-​Malibu school system. We can’t imagine it any other way.
As for «xTeaMonsturx C.‘s» review, sounds like you’re a little bitter. And grammatically, sounds like you didn’t attend classes often enough. I’m just sayin…
GO VIKINGS!!!

worst school ever. this school is a bunch of snobby, skanky, and perverted guys. if you dont give head or smoke pot then you are not gonna fit in. the teachers and staff are completely rood and rasist. the system is totally F***ed up!

I really enjoyed all four years attending this school. When I first started as a freshman, I was a little overwhelmed; I mean the campus at my middle school was nothing compared to this one. It was huge! The buildings are interesting and old, with the exception of the new Barnum Hall. The main quad is a great place to hang out with friends and have lunch, and it’s just a fun experience. Having graduated back in 2005, I’m sure that things have changed and that buildings may have as well, but for the most part I’m sure the experience will be the same.
As for the teachers, some were jerks and some were awesome! If you plan on joining the high school orchestra, you will not regret it! I played the violin and was in the Symphony Orchestra of the high school, and I’ve got to tell you that I had a blast! At the same time, remember that this is still school and there are things that suck.
As a result of an ambush by Venice High School, the school required you to show your I.D. cards whenever you entered the school. They have probably changed this rule by now, but I doubt it.

Good High School. I went here and my brother went here years ago. Class size is about 4k per year which is pretty big. A good mix of all races which provides something most schools in the area doesn’t…CULTURE. They have honors classes and ESL stuff, a good range of everything. All the sports teams suck but who cares its high school. When I have kids, if I still live in the area they will go to SAMOHI (slang for SAnta MOnica HIgh) as you learn more than just lessons there. Famous alumni include the brat pack, the old lady in Titanic, Tony Tarasco (bad baseball player), myself, and my brother.