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North Salinas High

Salinas Union High · Monterey County · 55 Kip Drive, Salinas, CA 93906-2908

(831) 796-7500

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3/10
#872
Rank 872 out of 1,227
Top 71%
English Language Arts4/10 · #807 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #855 · 30th percentile
Science2/10 · #1054 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Salinas High sits in the heart of Salinas, a working-class agricultural city in Monterey County where tight-knit family communities define the culture. The school serves a largely Latino student population and reflects the grit and resilience of the surrounding neighborhood, offering students a pathway through high school in an area where economic challenges are real but community pride runs deep. Families rooted in Salinas who value a school that mirrors their community and want their kids close to home will find North Salinas a familiar, grounded option.

Student Demographics

507 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
466 (92%)
White
17 (3%)
Multiple Races
9 (2%)
Filipino
8 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners165 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged491 (97%)
Students with Disabilities49 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,106
Enrollment
104.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
15.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

90.8%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
10.7%
AP Participation
of students
227
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

The Vikings · CIF Central Coast Section

24
varsity sports
9 boys
10 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

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 Programs5/10 · #1191 · 46th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found