Marina High School is a public high school located in Marina, California which began operating in 2006. Marina High School is within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. The campus is smaller than the average high school and smaller than the other MPUSD high schools, Monterey and Seaside high schools.
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Marina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marina High serves the northern part of Marina, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marina High School's student population of 721 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
At Marina High School, our mission is to empower and inspire students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
School Rankings
Marina High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marina High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5050 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
The Mariner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marina High School's ranking?
Marina High School is ranked #5050 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marina High School often compared to?
Marina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey High School, Central Coast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marina High School?
The graduation rate of Marina High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Marina High School?
721 students attend Marina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marina High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marina High School?
Marina High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marina High School offer ?
Marina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marina High School part of?
Marina High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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