For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public high schools serving 24,698 students in Monterey County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Monterey County, CA are Carmel High School, Pacific Grove High School and Big Sur Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Monterey County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Monterey County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmel High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Monterey County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Grove High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
615 Sunset Dr.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sur Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Foam St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 324-4573
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #44.
Community High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 646-6535
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Carmel Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pacific Valley (K-12)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
69325 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Big Sur, CA 93920
(805) 927-4507
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
Monterey High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 392-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
King City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,238 students
Rank: #1313.
Marina High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #1414.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #1515.
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Grades: 4-12
| 38 students
Rank: #1616.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1717.
North Monterey County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 1,255 students
Rank: #1818.
Monterey County Home Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0331
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #2121.
North Monterey County Center For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #2222.
Seaside High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,065 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Soledad High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,625 students
Rank: #2525.
Central Bay High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2626.
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Rank: #2727.
Salinas Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-1578
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-1578
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pinnacles High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Monterey County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Mission Trails Rop
Vocational School
867 E. Laurel Dr.
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 753-4209
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Open Door Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 840-8199
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
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Monterey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
680 Belden
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1264
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Boronda Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1114 Fontes Ln.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 751-3142
Grades: 4-7
| 6 students
Chalone High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
690 Main St.
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
13998 Casroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-8523
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
490 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Grades: 3-6
| 453 students
Greenfield Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
493 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
800 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
King City, CA 93930
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Liberty Family Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
8515 Prunedale North Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-1777
Grades: K-12
| 924 students
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Grades: K-2
| 193 students
3066 Lake Dr.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-0255
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Millennium Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
901 Blanco Cir.
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Salinas, CA 93912
(831) 755-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
251 Soledad Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1287
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Monterey Bay Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1004 David Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 655-4638
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
415 Pearl St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-1144
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
Somavia High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Uplift California South Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
65600 Dixie St.
Bradley, CA 93426
(415) 845-2423
Bradley, CA 93426
(415) 845-2423
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Ventana High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2015 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Virtual Preparatory Academy At Monterey (Closed 2021)
Charter School
73101 Pleyto St. #86
Bradley, CA 93426
(831) 920-5393
Bradley, CA 93426
(831) 920-5393
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monterey County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Monterey County, CA include Carmel High School, Pacific Grove High School and Big Sur Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Monterey County, CA?
38 public high schools are located in Monterey County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey County, CA?
Monterey County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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