Serving 2,353 students in grades 9-12, Monterey Trail High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey Trail High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Monterey Trail High School's student population of 2,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monterey Trail High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey Trail High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5322 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
44%
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey Trail High School's ranking?
Monterey Trail High School is ranked #5322 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Monterey Trail High School is 96%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monterey Trail High School?
2,353 students attend Monterey Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Monterey Trail High School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Trail High School?
Monterey Trail High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monterey Trail High School offer ?
Monterey Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monterey Trail High School part of?
Monterey Trail High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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