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Salinas High School vs. North Salinas High School

Should you attend Salinas High School or North Salinas High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Salinas High School
726 South Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
North Salinas High School
55 Kip Dr.
Salinas, CA 93906
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 2,446 students in grades 9-12, Salinas 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,125 students in grades 9-12, North Salinas 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,446 students
2,125 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salinas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Salinas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salinas High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Salinas High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salinas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Salinas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salinas High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salinas Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Salinas High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salinas Union High School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4015 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#5885 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salinas High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Salinas High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salinas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Salinas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salinas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Salinas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 50% in CA)
91%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Salinas High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Salinas High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Salinas Union High School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salinas High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Salinas High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
604
487
Grade 10 Students
611
583
Grade 11 Students
647
552
Grade 12 Students
584
503

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
76%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
16%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Salinas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salinas Union High School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Salinas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salinas Union High School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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