Serving 101 students in grades 7-12, Salinas Community 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salinas Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Salinas Community's student population of 101 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salinas Community 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 Salinas Community is 0.15, 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
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salinas Community's ranking?
Salinas Community is ranked #9064 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salinas Community?
The graduation rate of Salinas Community is 50-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Salinas Community?
101 students attend Salinas Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Salinas Community students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salinas Community?
Salinas Community has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Salinas Community offer ?
Salinas Community offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Salinas Community part of?
Salinas Community is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
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