For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 13,135 students in Salinas, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Salinas, CA are Carr Lake Community Day, Salinas High School and North Salinas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salinas, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Salinas have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Salinas, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Everett Alvarez High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Salinas, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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
1100 Rogge Rd.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 273-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,615 students
Salinas, California 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
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
1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 796-7810
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Salinas, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Salinas, CA include Carr Lake Community Day, Salinas High School and North Salinas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Salinas, CA?
16 public high schools are located in Salinas, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Salinas, CA?
Salinas, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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