Market Overview for San Marcos High School
There are 363 active listings in San Marcos High School with a median list price of $377K and a median sold price of $303K.
Homes average 104 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 50 homes have sold, with 672 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $207.
About San Marcos High School
San Marcos High School, in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, serves grades 9-12 from a campus at 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos, TX 78666. The mascot is the Rattlers; school colors are White and Purple. The principal is Twila Guajarado. The school enrolled approximately 2,371 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1.
San Marcos High School traces its origin to a 1918 Southwest Texas Normal demonstration school. The current campus on Rattler Road opened in 2003 and was further modernized through the 2004 ($123M) and 2013 ($77M) bond programs. SMHS competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Rattlers (Western Diamondback Rattlesnake). Rattler athletic teams have competed continuously since 1911. The campus appeared in Richard Linklater's 2014 film 'Boyhood.'
The campus offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit (Texas State University), fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 6A athletics slate.
SMCISD operates 12 campuses (8 ES + 2 MS + 1 HS + Phoenix Academy alternative) serving 8,144 students (2025-26). SMCISD earned a "C" overall TEA accountability rating for 2024-2025 (76 of 100, an 8-point year-over-year improvement) and earned 36 TEA distinction designations across campuses. District administration is at 631 Mill Street in San Marcos.
Living in San Marcos High School
San Marcos CISD covers approximately 210 square miles primarily in Hays County, with portions in Guadalupe and Caldwell counties. The principal city is San Marcos (2020 Census population 67,553) along Interstate 35, approximately 31 miles south of downtown Austin. The district also serves Martindale, Reedville, and parts of Maxwell. District administration is at 631 Mill Street in San Marcos.
Neighborhoods range from the historic downtown plaza around the Hays County Courthouse, to the Texas State University campus area, to master-planned and large-subdivision communities including Whisper, La Cima, Trace, Cottonwood Creek, Stone Creek, and Paso Robles. The Texas State campus and surrounding student-housing districts dominate the central / northern part of the city.
Day-to-day retail is anchored by the I-35 corridor including the San Marcos Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets (two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas), the Posey Road / Hopkins Street college-area retail, and the LBJ Drive / The Square downtown district. Healthcare access centers on Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos.
Outdoor recreation defines life along the San Marcos River. The river's spring-fed Spring Lake on the Texas State campus is the source — a constant 72°F, supplied by the Edwards Aquifer. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (former Aquarena Springs site) operates glass-bottom-boat tours. Rio Vista Falls in Rio Vista Park is a popular tubing and swimming destination. The 81-mile San Marcos River flows south through Martindale and Luling to the Guadalupe.
Things to Do in San Marcos High School
- San Marcos River & Rio Vista Falls: The San Marcos River — spring-fed from the Edwards Aquifer at Spring Lake, constant 72°F — flows ~81 miles south. Rio Vista Falls in Rio Vista Park has three drop features for tubing and swimming.
- Texas State University: Founded 1899; the fifth-largest public university in Texas. The campus features Old Main (1903), Spring Lake, Bobcat Stadium, and a public art collection.
- Meadows Center for Water and the Environment: Texas State University research and education center at Spring Lake — the source of the San Marcos River. Acquired by the university in 1994 on the former Aquarena Springs amusement-park site.
- San Marcos Premium Outlets & Tanger Outlets: Two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas, on Centerpoint Road just east of I-35, drawing shoppers from across Texas, Mexico, and beyond.
- Historic Downtown San Marcos & The Square: The Hays County Courthouse anchors a historic downtown square along LBJ Drive, with restaurants, bars, music venues, and the Wittliff Collections / Jones Center.
Major Employers in San Marcos High School
- Texas State University (Higher Education): Founded 1899; one of the largest public universities in Texas with approximately 44,596 students (fall 2025). Among the largest single-employer concentrations in San Marcos.
- San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (Education): SMCISD is one of the largest employers in central San Marcos, with administration at 631 Mill Street and 12 campuses serving 8,144 students (2025-26).
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital San Marcos (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in San Marcos (formerly Central Texas Medical Center).
- San Marcos Premium Outlets & Tanger Outlets (Retail): Two of the largest outlet shopping centers in Texas; significant retail employment along the I-35 corridor.
- City of San Marcos / Hays County government (Local Government): Municipal government for the city plus the Hays County seat (the county courthouse anchors the downtown square).
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does San Marcos High School serve?
San Marcos High School serves grades 9-12 in San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District. The school enrolled approximately 2,371 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1.
Where is San Marcos High School located?
San Marcos High School is at 2601 Rattler Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.
What is San Marcos High School's mascot?
The San Marcos High School mascot is the Rattlers; school colors are White and Purple.
When did San Marcos High School open?
San Marcos High School traces its origin to a 1918 Southwest Texas Normal demonstration school. The current campus on Rattler Road opened in 2003 and was further modernized through the 2004 ($123M) and 2013 ($77M) bond programs. SMHS competes in UIL Class 6A. Mascot: Rattlers (Western Diamondback Rattlesnake). Rattler athletic teams have competed continuously since 1911. The campus appeared in Richard Linklater's 2014 film 'Boyhood.'
What programs does San Marcos High School offer?
San Marcos High School offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit (Texas State University), fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 6A athletics slate.
