For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,761 students in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,761 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1134 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 83% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1147 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,625 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
55%
# Black Students
3 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
102 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
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:
-
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
667
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
717
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
704
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
673
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,331 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,642
$21,485
Spending / Student
$21,331
$19,787
Best South Monterey County Joint Union High School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #44.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,761 students.
What is the rank of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District is ranked #1134 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.
What is the racial composition of students in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
95% of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint 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 South Monterey County Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,331 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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