Summary:
Monterey High is a public high school located in Monterey, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,399 students. It is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, which is ranked 917 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Monterey High has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 450 and 758 out of over 2,000 California high schools. This suggests that the school is performing above average compared to other high schools in the state. The school's graduation rates are consistently high, ranging from 96.6% to 98.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Monterey High students also outperform their district and state counterparts in various standardized assessments, including Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Test (CAST). However, the school's performance for Asian and English Language Learner students is relatively lower, with 1-star and 2-star ratings, respectively, suggesting areas for improvement.
Compared to other high schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, such as Marina High and Seaside High, Monterey High outperforms these schools in graduation rates, test scores, and overall SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, Monterey High ranks exceptionally well for its military-connected student population, earning a 5-star rating in 2023-2024. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2017-2018 to 26.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages, indicating a potential challenge the school needs to address.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Monterey Peninsula Unified
SchoolDigger Rank:
626th of 2,323 California High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,678
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2
Number of students: 1,399
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
49.5%
White:
30.4%
Asian:
9.8%
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African American:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Pacific Islander:
2.0%
American Indian:
0.4%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45%
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