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Salinas High

Salinas Union High · Monterey County · 726 South Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901-3243

(831) 796-7400 · www.salinasuhsd.org/domain/16

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8/10
#361
Rank 361 out of 1,227
Top 29%
English Language Arts8/10 · #326 · 74th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #409 · 67th percentile
Science7/10 · #411 · 68th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Salinas High sits in the heart of California's agricultural hub, a city with deep roots in Steinbeck country and a tight-knit Latino community that gives the school a distinct cultural identity. Families looking for a solid public high school with above-average academics — particularly in English — will find Salinas High performing well above the middle of the pack for a region that faces real socioeconomic challenges. The surrounding area offers proximity to Monterey Bay's coastal beauty while keeping you grounded in a working-class city with genuine character, making it a good fit for families who want strong academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of wealthier coastal communities nearby.

Student Demographics

502 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
374 (75%)
White
85 (17%)
Multiple Races
23 (5%)
Other
20 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged410 (82%)
Students with Disabilities58 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,380
Enrollment
109.1
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
17.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

89.6%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.

15
AP Courses
offered
16.2%
AP Participation
of students
417
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

Cowboys · CIF Central Coast Section

29
varsity sports
11 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Field HockeyFlag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

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 Programs6/10 · #963 · 56th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found