Serving 2,567 students in grades 9-12, Salinas High School ranks in the top 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Salinas High School's student population of 2,567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
Salinas High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salinas High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#4240 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
76%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Salinas High School is ranked #4240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Salinas High School often compared to?
Salinas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alisal High School, Everett Alvarez High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salinas High School?
The graduation rate of Salinas High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salinas High School?
2,567 students attend Salinas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Salinas High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salinas High School?
Salinas High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Salinas High School offer ?
Salinas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Salinas High School part of?
Salinas High School is part of Salinas Union High School District.
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