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Salinas Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 16,236 students in Salinas Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Salinas Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
16,236 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
736 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Salinas Union High School District, which is ranked #1210 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1209 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
378 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,826 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
55%
# Black Students
85 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
651 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
-
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,211
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,155
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,972
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,939
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,004
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,955
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$295 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$246 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,196
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,123
$19,787
Best Salinas Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Salinas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 S. Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,567 students
Rank: #33.
Alisal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,852 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho San Juan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,699 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #66.
Everett Alvarez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,146 students
Rank: #77.
North Salinas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,112 students
Rank: #88.
El Sausal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 E. Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,035 students
Rank: #99.
La Paz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 1,148 students
Rank: #1010.
Harden Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #1111.
El Puente
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 279 students
Rank: #1212.
Mount Toro High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salinas Union High School District?
Salinas Union High School District manages 12 public schools serving 16,236 students.
What is the rank of Salinas Union High School District?
Salinas Union High School District is ranked #1210 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas Union High School District?
91% of Salinas Union High School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salinas Union High School District?
Salinas Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Salinas Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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