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Seaside High School

2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (831) 392-3530
seasidehigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us
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Seaside High School serves 1,026 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50% in CA)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seaside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Seaside High School's student population of 1,026 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,026 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Seaside High School is 0.41, 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)
17%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
76%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
6%
22%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.63
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Graduation Rate
91%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seaside High School's ranking?

Seaside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Seaside High School?

The graduation rate of Seaside High School is 91%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Seaside High School?

1,026 students attend Seaside High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Seaside High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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

Seaside High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Seaside High School offer ?

Seaside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Seaside High School part of?

Seaside High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2010
I have been a teacher at Seaside High school for many years. Though I was gone for a few years, I am so glad to return teaching science and working with such talented staff and student community.
- Posted by Teacher - hshew

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,026 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 91% (Top 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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