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%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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