Pacific Grove High School vs. Monterey High School
Should I attend Pacific Grove High School or Monterey High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pacific Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Monterey High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Pacific Grove High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Monterey High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
570 students
1,356 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
59%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
162
360
Grade 10 Students
123
332
Grade 11 Students
140
348
Grade 12 Students
145
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
48%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
60%
31%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
