For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,932 students in 93906, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 93906, CA are Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and Everett Alvarez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 93906 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 93906, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 93906 have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Salinas High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93906, CA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carr Lake Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wellington M. Smith Junior
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Natividad Rd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-3979
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Everett Alvarez High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Salinas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
El Puente
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Salinas Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Leslie Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-9520
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-9520
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Mount Toro High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
93906, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Park Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1121-a Baldwin St.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-6080
Gr: K-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Gr: 9-12 | 2,184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 93906, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 93906, CA include Carr Lake Community Day, Wellington M. Smith Junior and Everett Alvarez High School.
How many public high schools are located in 93906?
7 public high schools are located in 93906.
What is the racial composition of students in 93906?
93906 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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