North Monterey County High

North Monterey County High sits in Castroville, a small agricultural town just inland from the Monterey Bay coast — a tight-knit community where farming roots run deep and many families have been part of the area for generations. The school faces real academic challenges, particularly in math, but families who are engaged and proactive about their student's education will find a close community where kids aren't just a number. For families drawn to the rugged, working-class charm of the Central Coast agricultural corridor — with Salinas nearby and the ocean not far off — this can be a meaningful place to grow up, especially for students who take advantage of every opportunity put in front of them.