San Marino Unified School District
San Marino Unified School District is a school district located in San Marino, California. Based on API scores, it is academically the best school district in Los Angeles County.
Schools
The district consists of two elementary schools (Carver Elementary School & Valentine Elementary School), one middle school (Huntington Middle School (not to be cunfused with the Huntington Middle School of Warner Robins, Georgia)) and one high school San Marino High School.
History
In 1951, San Marino has conducted extensive research and planning in the same year, and received the approval of the State Board of Education to hold an election to create the San Marino Unified School District. The results of the election made it clear that voters wished for San Marino to separate from South Pasadena and become a unified school district.
Accomplishments
In 2010, San Marino Unified School District had an overall API score of 949, down from its score of 952 in 2009. San Marino High School, whose API score ranked 4th highest in the state and 1st in Los Angeles County for comprehensive high schools, posted a score of 929. Huntington Middle School posted the district's highest overall score 971 followed by Carver Elementary that scored 967, and Valentine Elementary that scored 938.
San Marino Unified School District has been ranked the number one school district in California.
Board of Education Members
Lisa Link, President Nam Jack, Vice President C. Joseph Chang, Clerk Shelley Ryan, Member Chris Norgaard, Member