Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monterey County Home Charter 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey County Home Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monterey County Home Charter's student population of 254 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Monterey County Home Charter 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 Monterey County Home Charter is 0.37, 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
#6119 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey County Home Charter's ranking?
Monterey County Home Charter is ranked #6119 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey County Home Charter?
The graduation rate of Monterey County Home Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monterey County Home Charter?
254 students attend Monterey County Home Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Monterey County Home Charter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey County Home Charter?
Monterey County Home Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monterey County Home Charter offer ?
Monterey County Home Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monterey County Home Charter part of?
Monterey County Home Charter is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 5/19/2020
Efficient and hard working teachers that are focus on the success of their students. Zero tolerance on bullying. The school should have a bigger library and provide for a Cafeteria.
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