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Monterey High

Monterey Peninsula Unified · Monterey County · 101 Herrmann Drive, Monterey, CA 93940-2538

(831) 392-3801 · montereyhigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us/

7/10
#419
Rank 419 out of 1,227
Top 34%
English Language Arts7/10 · #436 · 65th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #427 · 65th percentile
Science7/10 · #465 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Monterey High sits right in the heart of one of California's most iconic coastal cities, where the fog rolls in off the bay and the town carries that rare mix of historic character and natural beauty. The school lands solidly in the mid-tier statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families drawn to Monterey for its lifestyle — the aquarium, the bike path along the water, the proximity to Carmel and Big Sur — rather than chasing the most academically competitive public school scene. It's a school that reflects its community well, serving a diverse student body in a city that values both its environment and its history.

Student Demographics

329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
177 (54%)
White
87 (26%)
Asian
18 (5%)
African American
18 (5%)
Filipino
14 (4%)
Pacific Islander
9 (3%)
Multiple Races
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged198 (60%)
Students with Disabilities34 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,401
Enrollment
60.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

8
AP Courses
offered
30.7%
AP Participation
of students
430
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program504 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Toreador · CIF Central Coast Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
13 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #410 · 81st percentile

134 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found