Serving 1,255 students in grades 9-12, North Monterey County 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 top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Monterey County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Monterey County High School's student population of 1,255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of North Monterey County High School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Monterey County High School?
The graduation rate of North Monterey County High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Monterey County High School?
1,255 students attend North Monterey County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of North Monterey County High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Monterey County High School?
North Monterey County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Monterey County High School offer ?
North Monterey County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Monterey County High School part of?
North Monterey County High School is part of North Monterey County Unified School District.
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