726 S. Main St.
Salinas, CA 93901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Salinas High School serves 2,660 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Salinas High School's student population of 2,660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Salinas High School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Salinas High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Salinas High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
20%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salinas High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Salinas High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Salinas High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salinas High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Salinas High School?

The graduation rate of Salinas High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Salinas High School?

2,660 students attend Salinas High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Salinas High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Salinas High School?

Salinas High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Salinas High School offer ?

Salinas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Salinas High School part of?

Salinas High School is part of Salinas Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 93% (Top 30%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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