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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 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 16,522 students in Salinas Union High School District.
Public Schools in Salinas Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
16,522 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
750 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
393 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,009 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
56%
# Black Students
95 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
744 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,180
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,321
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,967
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,088
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,949
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,017
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,881 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,862 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$295 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$246 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,881
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,862
$18,241
Best Salinas Union High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Salinas High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55% )
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
| 2,668 students
Rank: #33.
North Salinas High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,104 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
560 Iverson St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,116 students
Rank: #55.
Alisal High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,008 students
Rank: #66.
El Sausal Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 E. Alisal St.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7200
Grades: 7-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #77.
La Paz Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7900
Grades: 7-8
| 1,156 students
Rank: #88.
Harden Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1561 Mckinnon St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 1,104 students
Rank: #99.
Everett Alvarez High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,113 students
Rank: #1010.
El Puente
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Toro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salinas Union High School District?
Salinas Union High School District manages 12 public schools serving 16,522 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas Union High School District?
91% of Salinas Union High School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $14,862 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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