North Salinas High

Summary:

North Salinas High is a public high school in Salinas, California, serving 2,112 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Salinas Union High School District, which is ranked 957 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Salinas High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California high schools, with a 2-star rating indicating below-average performance. The school's 4-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has decreased in recent years. However, North Salinas High has faced challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and test scores that are generally below the district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and English Language Learner students performing better than the overall averages, while White, Special Education, and Migrant students perform significantly worse.

Compared to other high schools in the Salinas Union High School District, such as Salinas High, Alisal High, and Everett Alvarez High, North Salinas High performs worse in terms of statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. The school's proximity to several alternative high schools, such as Mount Toro High, Carr Lake Community Day, and El Puente, may also indicate the need for additional support and resources for at-risk students in the North Salinas High community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 55 Kip Dr.
       Salinas, CA  93906-2908


(831) 796-7500

District: Salinas Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1279th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,382 Help


Feeder schools for North Salinas High:

Elementary:    Boronda Meadows
    El Gabilan Elementary
    Henry F. Kammann Elementary
    Laurel Wood Elementary
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Middle:    Gavilan View Middle
    Harden Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  2,125

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.4%
Asian:
3.4%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Salinas High ranks worse than 55.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked high schools in the Salinas Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Salinas High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), Asian (3.4%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Salinas High is 22.4. 4 high schools in the Salinas Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Salinas High is $9,382. 3 high schools in the Salinas Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Salinas High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Salinas High 1279th of 2323 California public high schools. (See North Salinas High in the ranking list.)

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Salinas Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salinas Union High 957th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Salinas High

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Rank History for all students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.25 721st 1653 56.4%
2005 40.87 782nd 1901 58.9%
2006 47.43 682nd 1968 65.3%
2007 41.72 832nd 2063 59.7%
2008 37.47 978th 2117 53.8%
2009 36.55 1140th 2238 49.1%
2010 30.83 1258th 2281 44.8%
2011 31.70 1262nd 2367 46.7%
2012 33.50 1217th 2354 48.3%
2013 36.95 1140th 2426 53.0%
2015 40.88 1158th 1994 41.9%
2016 52.25 958th 2039 53.0%
2017 52.78 961st 2021 52.4%
2018 45.48 1109th 2017 45.0%
2019 47.72 1033rd 2133 51.6%
2022 45.67 1025th 2123 51.7%
2023 33.70 1313th 2348 44.1%
2024 35.01 1279th 2323 44.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.52 531st 938 43.4%
2019 43.85 388th 941 58.8%
2022 51.36 308th 1044 70.5%
2023 27.96 901st 1323 31.9%
2024 29.26 870th 1350 35.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.66 1222nd 1547 21.0%
2024 26.90 1099th 1534 28.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.98 990th 1862 46.8%
2019 51.97 879th 1937 54.6%
2022 48.78 878th 1943 54.8%
2023 40.94 1110th 2247 50.6%
2024 41.44 1099th 2235 50.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.13 58th 89 34.8%
2024 28.41 81st 100 19.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.68 195th 417 53.2%
2024 40.53 276th 451 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 1032nd 1760 41.4%
2019 48.24 896th 1833 51.1%
2022 40.93 1028th 1858 44.7%
2023 31.09 1313th 2118 38.0%
2024 34.88 1226th 2098 41.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.63 950th 1052 9.7%
2019 27.44 828th 1117 25.9%
2022 25.78 957th 1161 17.6%
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Rank History for Male students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.12 1081st 1834 41.1%
2019 42.89 1031st 1880 45.2%
2022 46.35 903rd 1916 52.9%
2023 33.83 1228th 2207 44.4%
2024 32.68 1256th 2172 42.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.74 895th 1742 48.6%
2019 52.67 805th 1814 55.6%
2022 51.88 788th 1861 57.7%
2023 39.26 1148th 2142 46.4%
2024 40.76 1095th 2125 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at North Salinas High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 925th 1173 21.1%
2019 29.38 881st 1222 27.9%
2024 26.16 975th 1406 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for North Salinas High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 935 76 263 618 28 n/a n/a 0 1920
1989 880 80 257 651 27 n/a n/a 0 1895
1990 858 79 237 708 25 n/a n/a 0 1907
1991 793 83 225 733 25 n/a n/a 0 1859
1992 733 85 239 797 22 n/a n/a 0 1876
1993 736 105 256 868 20 n/a n/a 0 1985
1994 709 113 256 963 20 n/a n/a 0 2061
1995 563 92 257 1049 15 n/a n/a 0 1976
1996 563 92 257 1049 15 n/a n/a 0 1976
1997 509 87 242 1073 16 n/a n/a 0 1927
1998 502 81 236 1074 9 n/a n/a 0 1902
1999 481 78 247 1147 7 n/a n/a 12 1972
2000 430 83 280 1195 14 n/a n/a 9 2011
2001 393 99 272 1283 18 n/a n/a 9 2074
2002 347 102 284 1326 15 n/a n/a 7 2081
2003 347 102 284 1326 15 n/a n/a 7 2081
2004 305 82 243 1357 11 n/a n/a 3 2001
2005 263 92 275 1412 12 n/a n/a 4 2058
2006 240 99 258 1420 12 n/a n/a 5 2034
2007 206 103 240 1426 18 n/a n/a 13 2006
2008 184 99 237 1450 15 n/a n/a 0 1985
2009 194 93 215 1457 14 11 10 0 1994
2010 156 89 212 1564 12 10 4 0 2047
2011 151 77 215 1614 8 14 32 0 2111
2012 154 66 205 1491 6 15 9 0 1946
2013 164 49 200 1495 6 12 7 0 1933
2014 139 37 201 1488 4 8 7 0 1884
2015 146 37 186 1535 5 3 8 0 1920
2016 150 36 179 1601 5 2 4 0 1977
2017 133 29 186 1707 6 4 6 0 2071
2018 171 31 178 1815 7 4 10 0 2216
2019 164 25 157 1917 5 4 13 0 2285
2020 111 22 140 1820 1 5 15 0 2114
2021 95 24 115 1888 0 5 17 0 2144
2022 38 21 90 1917 1 7 29 1 2104
2023 40 21 69 1940 3 4 33 2 2112
2024 51 16 73 1942 2 7 34 0 2125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Salinas High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1920 71.3 26.9 n/a
1989 1895 64.3 29.4 n/a
1990 1907 67.1 28.4 n/a
1991 1859 65.8 28.2 n/a
1992 1876 66.9 28.0 10.3
1993 1985 72.8 27.3 15.5
1994 2061 72.9 28.3 11.5
1995 1976 67.5 29.3 22
1996 1976 67.5 29.3 22
1997 1927 68.8 28.0 18.9
1998 1902 68.3 27.8 18.9
1999 1972 74.0 26.6 39.1
2000 2011 78.4 25.7 36.6
2001 2074 81.5 25.4 38.3
2002 2081 83.8 24.8 44.8
2003 2081 83.8 24.8 44.8
2004 2001 77.0 26.0 50.2
2005 2058 77.9 26.4 52.5
2006 2034 81.4 25.0 0
2007 2006 76.8 26.1 50.1
2008 1985 91.5 21.7 51.2
2009 1994 79.3 21.6 59
2010 2047 85.6 23.9 58.3
2011 2111 n/a n/a 60.7
2012 1946 83.6 23.2 n/a
2013 1933 82.6 23.3 66.3
2014 1884 76.6 24.5 60.9
2015 1920 80.0 24.0 62.6
2016 1977 91.0 21.7 62.8
2017 2071 86.8 23.8 65.7
2018 2216 94.1 23.5 65.4
2019 2285 101.3 22.5 68.4
2020 2114 n/a n/a 76.3
2021 2144 86.2 24.8 89.6
2022 2104 97.0 21.6 83
2023 2112 98.0 21.5 92.6
2024 2125 94.7 22.4 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Salinas High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1920 71.3 26.9 n/a
1989 1895 64.3 29.4 n/a
1990 1907 67.1 28.4 n/a
1991 1859 65.8 28.2 n/a
1992 1876 66.9 28.0 10.3
1993 1985 72.8 27.3 15.5
1994 2061 72.9 28.3 11.5
1995 1976 67.5 29.3 22
1996 1976 67.5 29.3 22
1997 1927 68.8 28.0 18.9
1998 1902 68.3 27.8 18.9
1999 1972 74.0 26.6 39.1
2000 2011 78.4 25.7 36.6
2001 2074 81.5 25.4 38.3
2002 2081 83.8 24.8 44.8
2003 2081 83.8 24.8 44.8
2004 2001 77.0 26.0 50.2
2005 2058 77.9 26.4 52.5
2006 2034 81.4 25.0 0
2007 2006 76.8 26.1 50.1
2008 1985 91.5 21.7 51.2
2009 1994 79.3 21.6 59
2010 2047 85.6 23.9 58.3
2011 2111 n/a n/a 60.7
2012 1946 83.6 23.2 n/a
2013 1933 82.6 23.3 66.3
2014 1884 76.6 24.5 60.9
2015 1920 80.0 24.0 62.6
2016 1977 91.0 21.7 62.8
2017 2071 86.8 23.8 65.7
2018 2216 94.1 23.5 65.4
2019 2285 101.3 22.5 68.4
2020 2114 n/a n/a 76.3
2021 2144 86.2 24.8 89.6
2022 2104 97.0 21.6 83
2023 2112 98.0 21.5 92.6
2024 2125 94.7 22.4 95.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Salinas High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,382

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Salinas High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1033rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1313th of 2348 High schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Science (North Salinas High)17.110.4
 6.7%
   10th Grade Science (Salinas Union High)21.613.3
 8.3%
   10th Grade Science (California)23.224.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Salinas High)50.546
 4.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Salinas Union High)44.450.7
 6.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Salinas High)25.513.7
 11.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Salinas Union High)20.616.6
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (North Salinas High)2917.7
 11.3%
   11th Grade Science (Salinas Union High)27.826
 1.8%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (North Salinas High)9.815.4
 5.6%
   12th Grade Science (Salinas Union High)6.49.9
 3.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22852112
 7.6%
African American2521
 16%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian15769
 56.1%
Hispanic19171940
 1.2%
Pacific Islander44
White16440
 75.6%
Two or More Races1333
 153.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%92.6%
 24.2%


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North Salinas High ranks 1279th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

North Salinas High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boronda Meadows
Elementary : El Gabilan Elementary
Elementary : Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Wood Elementary
Elementary : Natividad Elementary
Elementary : New Republic Elementary
Middle : Gavilan View Middle
Middle : Harden Middle

Students at North Salinas High are 91% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,125 students attended North Salinas High.


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