Alisal High School

777 Williams Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.salinasuhsd.org

Alisal High School serves 3,042 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in CA)
Math Proficiency
: 20%
Reading Proficiency
: 43%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alisal High School's student population of 3,042 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

3,042 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

118 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Alisal High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Alisal High School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Alisal High School is 0.04, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

20%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alisal 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

43%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alisal 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

26:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Alisal High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

98%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Alisal High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.04

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Alisal High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

86%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Alisal High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alisal High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Salinas Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Alisal High School?

The graduation rate of Alisal High School is 86%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Alisal High School?

3,042 students attend Alisal High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Alisal High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alisal High School?

Alisal High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Alisal High School offer ?

Alisal High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Alisal High School part of?

Alisal High School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,042 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Math Proficiency
: 20%
Reading Proficiency
: 43%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education