Number of students K-12

• 17,734 (October 2008)
  

 Number certificated staff

• 992

Number classified staff

• 857

Number of Schools

• Elementary -11
• Middle -3
• Comprehensive High school – 2
• Continuation High School – 1
• Independent Study High Schools – 1 (one high school with two distinct programs and campuses)
• Charter – 1
• Adult Education School

Geographic Area

• 49 square miles

Communities Served

• San Marcos

• Carlsbad
• Vista
• Escondido
• County of San Diego
  

PACE Promise

An academic partnership between the San Marcos Unified School District and California State University San Marcos, created to:

• Focus students on college at an early stage
• Prepare students for the rigor of college work
• Provide opportunities for all students to pursue higher education, regardless of background or financial means
• Guarantee admission to CSUSM

Local Colleges

• California State University San Marcos

• Palomar Community College