North Monterey County High School
Tel:
(831) 633-5221
North Monterey County High School serves 1,214 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
North Monterey County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
North Monterey County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
North Monterey County High School's student population of 1,214 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,214 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
North Monterey County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Monterey County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6451 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 12% |
Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
Black | n/a | 5% |
White | 12% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | North Monterey County Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Monterey County High School is Central Bay High (Continuation School) (3.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Monterey County Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elkhorn Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castroville Elkhorn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 668 students
1.4 miles
2235 Elkhorn Rd.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2405 1.4 K-6 668 - Castroville North Monterey County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 672 students
1.5 miles
10301 Seymour St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-3391 1.5 7-8 672 - Castroville Castroville Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 634 students
1.6 miles
11161 Merritt St.
Castroville, CA 95012
(831) 633-2570 1.6 K-6 634 - Salinas Central Bay High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students
3.7 miles
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 663-2997 3.7 9-12 48 - Salinas North Monterey County Center For Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 155 students
3.7 miles
17500 Pesante Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907
(831) 633-7050 3.7 K-12 155
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