North Monterey County Center For Independent Study

17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
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Bottom 50%
Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Monterey County Center For Independent Study 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Monterey County Center For Independent Study ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

North Monterey County Center For Independent Study's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
131 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Monterey County Center For Independent Study 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 North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
20%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Monterey County Center For Independent Study and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Monterey County Center For Independent Study's ranking?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is ranked #7843 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
The graduation rate of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
131 students attend North Monterey County Center For Independent Study.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Monterey County Center For Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offer ?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Monterey County Center For Independent Study part of?
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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