For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,252 students in Seaside, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA are Seaside High School and Central Coast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seaside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Seaside have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Seaside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Coast High School, with ≥95% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seaside, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Seaside, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 1219
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 47%
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-7019
Gr: K-2 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA include Seaside High School and Central Coast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seaside?
3 public high schools are located in Seaside.
What is the racial composition of students in Seaside?
Seaside public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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