Best High Schools in Salinas, CA

Salinas, CA has 19 high schools with 22,137 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salinas score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salinas underperform expectations.

1. King City High

C

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Monterey County Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students

2. Gonzales High

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 809 Students

3. North Salinas High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2112 Students

4. Rancho San Juan High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1699 Students

5. North Monterey County High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students

6. Mount Toro High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students

7. Everett Alvarez High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2146 Students

8. Alisal High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2852 Students

9. El Puente

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students

10. Soledad High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Soledad Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1534 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salinas, CA

Salinas, CA has 17 middle schools with 8,934 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salinas score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salinas meet expectations.

1. Buena Vista Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 335 Students

2. Seaside Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 491 Students

3. Harden Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1096 Students

4. El Sausal Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1035 Students

5. La Paz Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1148 Students

6. North Monterey County Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

North Monterey County Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 643 Students

7. John Gutierrez Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students

8. Washington Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salinas Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1067 Students

9. Gavilan View Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Santa Rita Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students

10. Chalone Peaks Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

King City Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salinas, CA

Salinas, CA has 43 elementary schools with 23,117 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salinas score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salinas underperform expectations.

1. Spreckels Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Spreckels Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students

2. Bitterwater-tully Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bitterwater-tully Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students

3. La Gloria Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gonzales Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students

4. Oasis Charter Public

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oasis Charter Public District • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 162 Students

5. Washington Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 172 Students

6. Toro Park Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Washington Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jefferson Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 3 Students

8. Lagunita Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lagunita Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 76 Students

9. Creekside Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alisal Union • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 548 Students

10. George C. Marshall Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Monterey Peninsula Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salinas, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Salinas, CA has a total population of 181,543 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 62%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salinas, CA

54,714

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

62%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salinas, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

6.35 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salinas, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salinas, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,883 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

64 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Salinas, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Chualar, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Seaside, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sand City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations