Monterey High School

101 Herrmann Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Monterey 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 top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : 32%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monterey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Monterey High School's student population of 1,356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,356 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Monterey High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
32%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monterey High School 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 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monterey High School 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Monterey High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
48%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Monterey High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Monterey High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
31%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Monterey High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Monterey High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Monterey High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Monterey High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monterey High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monterey High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Monterey High School often compared to?
Monterey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pacific Grove High School, Marina High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey High School?
The graduation rate of Monterey High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monterey High School?
1,356 students attend Monterey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Monterey High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey High School?
Monterey High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey High School offer ?
Monterey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monterey High School part of?
Monterey High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : 32%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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