High Schools in South Monterey County Joint Union High

The South Monterey County Joint Union High School District in California encompasses four high schools: Greenfield High, King City High, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High, and Portola-Butler Continuation High. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the region.

King City High stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 891 out of 2,323 California high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.7% and a low dropout rate of 5.5%. Additionally, Greenfield High has the largest student enrollment with 1,384 students and performs better than the district average on standardized assessments.

In contrast, the two alternative schools, Pinnacle Coastal Valley High and Portola-Butler Continuation High, face unique challenges. These schools have significantly lower test scores, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to the traditional high schools in the district. The South Monterey County Joint Union High School District as a whole is ranked 1,040 out of 1,568 districts in California, indicating room for improvement across the schools within the district.