Is Soledad High a good school?

Soledad High ranks 1149 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Soledad High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,503 students attended Soledad High.

What is the racial makeup of Soledad High?

Students at Soledad High are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Soledad High?

Soledad High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Frank Ledesma Elementary Elementary : Gabilan Elementary Elementary : Jack Franscioni Elementary Elementary : Rose Ferrero Elementary Elementary : San Vicente Elementary Middle : Main Street Middle

Soledad High

Summary:

Soledad High is a public high school located in Soledad, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,534 students. The school is part of the Soledad Unified School District, which is ranked 1140 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Soledad High has maintained a relatively high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.1% to 95.4% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have been increasing in recent years, rising from 2.5% in 2018-2019 to 4.1% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the state average but warrants further investigation. Soledad High has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.3% in 2017-2018 to 24.3% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average and could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

Soledad High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50.54%) and Mathematics (11.44%) for 11th-grade students were lower than the state averages of 55.73% and 27.9%, respectively. The school's performance in Science (16.06% proficient) was also below the state average of 26.73%. Interestingly, Soledad High's Hispanic and English Language Learner students performed relatively better than the school's overall student population, while the school's Special Education and Disabled student subgroups performed significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools. Compared to the nearby Pinnacles High, which is also part of the Soledad Unified School District, Soledad High's academic performance is generally stronger.

Detail:

Public 9-12

425 Gabilan Dr.
Soledad, CA 93960-3207

(831) 678-6400

District: Soledad Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1149^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,856

Feeder schools for Soledad High:

Elementary:	Frank Ledesma Elementary
	Gabilan Elementary
	Jack Franscioni Elementary
	Rose Ferrero Elementary
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	San Vicente Elementary
Middle:	Main Street Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 1,503

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.3%

White:

2.3%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Soledad High ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Soledad High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Soledad High has the largest high school student body size in the Soledad Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.3%), White (2.3%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Soledad Unified School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Soledad High is 20.7, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Soledad Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Soledad High employs 72.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soledad High is $6,856. 1 high schools in the Soledad Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soledad High:

SchoolDigger ranks Soledad High 1149^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Soledad High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Soledad Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Soledad Unified 1140^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Soledad High

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Rank History for all students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	22.87	1163^rd	1653	29.6%
2005	26.11	1167^th	1901	38.6%
2006	21.14	1373^rd	1968	30.2%
2007	24.66	1313^th	2063	36.4%
2008	24.59	1336^th	2117	36.9%
2009	32.36	1290^th	2238	42.4%
2010	28.98	1302^nd	2281	42.9%
2011	28.97	1347^th	2367	43.1%
2012	30.92	1277^th	2354	45.8%
2013	30.87	1294^th	2426	46.7%
2015	42.21	1126^th	1994	43.5%
2016	32.17	1329^th	2039	34.8%
2017	33.97	1327^th	2021	34.3%
2018	32.37	1344^th	2017	33.4%
2019	22.07	1568^th	2133	26.5%
2022	41.98	1129^th	2123	46.8%
2023	33.30	1324^th	2348	43.6%
2024	39.48	1149^th	2323	50.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	51.55	264^th	941	71.9%
2022	39.48	532^nd	1044	49.0%
2023	42.35	405^th	1323	69.4%
2024	37.85	536^th	1350	60.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.00	1331^st	1547	14.0%
2024	19.94	1347^th	1534	12.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.57	1213^th	1862	34.9%
2019	23.93	1434^th	1937	26.0%
2022	49.54	863^rd	1943	55.6%
2023	37.69	1200^th	2247	46.6%
2024	43.03	1044^th	2235	53.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.75	49^th	100	51.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	33.82	193^rd	290	33.4%
2023	50.29	163^rd	417	60.9%
2024	58.51	165^th	451	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	31.58	1235^th	1760	29.8%
2019	24.34	1377^th	1833	24.9%
2022	36.41	1142^nd	1858	38.5%
2023	33.59	1257^th	2118	40.7%
2024	37.70	1141^st	2098	45.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.73	970^th	1052	7.8%
2019	22.79	951^st	1117	14.9%
2022	22.37	1044^th	1161	10.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.31	1269^th	1834	30.8%
2019	18.44	1468^th	1880	21.9%
2022	43.22	967^th	1916	49.5%
2023	30.69	1313^th	2207	40.5%
2024	38.02	1097^th	2172	49.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.23	1152^nd	1742	33.9%
2019	25.38	1325^th	1814	27.0%
2022	49.10	849^th	1861	54.4%
2023	40.35	1115^th	2142	47.9%
2024	46.89	912^th	2125	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at Soledad High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.55	913^th	1434	36.3%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Soledad High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	13	3	20	496	0	n/a	n/a	39	571
2001	23	2	18	629	1	n/a	n/a	67	740
2002	28	8	20	701	1	n/a	n/a	11	769
2003	28	8	20	701	1	n/a	n/a	11	769
2004	38	13	23	764	1	n/a	n/a	11	850
2005	39	14	25	855	0	n/a	n/a	13	946
2006	34	18	31	907	1	n/a	n/a	19	1010
2007	35	17	31	927	1	n/a	n/a	27	1038
2008	37	9	28	998	2	n/a	n/a	0	1074
2009	39	7	19	953	4	4	30	0	1056
2010	52	8	28	1032	4	3	0	0	1127
2011	51	8	33	1104	4	5	1	0	1206
2012	44	8	31	1193	3	4	2	0	1285
2013	40	7	26	1240	1	3	3	0	1320
2014	41	4	21	1247	2	4	8	0	1327
2015	39	5	22	1348	3	2	9	0	1428
2016	40	7	23	1348	3	2	6	0	1429
2017	35	7	20	1391	4	4	4	0	1465
2018	40	9	27	1349	3	3	6	0	1437
2019	40	7	34	1399	2	3	7	0	1492
2020	42	9	35	1434	2	4	9	0	1535
2021	39	6	38	1499	1	2	10	0	1595
2022	33	5	37	1539	1	1	9	0	1625
2023	34	5	29	1460	0	2	4	0	1534
2024	34	5	27	1432	0	0	3	2	1503

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 Soledad High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	571	25.0	22.8	79.7
2001	740	32.0	23.1	92.1
2002	769	35.5	21.7	87.2
2003	769	35.5	21.7	87.2
2004	850	37.8	22.5	85.7
2005	946	40.1	23.6	90.2
2006	1010	44.5	22.7	92.2
2007	1038	42.0	24.7	91.2
2008	1074	47.7	22.5	89.1
2009	1056	41.8	22.3	89.2
2010	1127	41.6	27.0	84.6
2011	1206	n/a	n/a	85.7
2012	1285	48.0	26.7	n/a
2013	1320	49.7	26.5	88.3
2014	1327	54.2	24.4	87.1
2015	1428	57.0	25.0	89.9
2016	1429	63.0	22.6	71
2017	1465	62.6	23.3	84
2018	1437	64.5	22.2	89
2019	1492	65.6	22.7	88.2
2020	1535	n/a	n/a	90.9
2021	1595	69.6	22.9	88.8
2022	1625	74.5	21.7	78.2
2023	1534	73.4	20.8	72.8
2024	1503	72.4	20.7	83.2

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 Soledad High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	571	25.0	22.8	79.7
2001	740	32.0	23.1	92.1
2002	769	35.5	21.7	87.2
2003	769	35.5	21.7	87.2
2004	850	37.8	22.5	85.7
2005	946	40.1	23.6	90.2
2006	1010	44.5	22.7	92.2
2007	1038	42.0	24.7	91.2
2008	1074	47.7	22.5	89.1
2009	1056	41.8	22.3	89.2
2010	1127	41.6	27.0	84.6
2011	1206	n/a	n/a	85.7
2012	1285	48.0	26.7	n/a
2013	1320	49.7	26.5	88.3
2014	1327	54.2	24.4	87.1
2015	1428	57.0	25.0	89.9
2016	1429	63.0	22.6	71
2017	1465	62.6	23.3	84
2018	1437	64.5	22.2	89
2019	1492	65.6	22.7	88.2
2020	1535	n/a	n/a	90.9
2021	1595	69.6	22.9	88.8
2022	1625	74.5	21.7	78.2
2023	1534	73.4	20.8	72.8
2024	1503	72.4	20.7	83.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Soledad High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$6,856

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Soledad High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1568^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1324^th of 2348 High schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Soledad High)	40.8	39.1	1.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Soledad Unified)	37.4	37.4	0%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Soledad High)	8.5	9.2	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Soledad Unified)	7.7	8.3	0.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (Soledad High)	1.6	18.7	17.1%
12th Grade Science (Soledad Unified)	1.9	18.1	16.2%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1492	1534	2.8%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	34	29	14.7%
Hispanic	1399	1460	4.4%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	40	34	15%
Two or More Races	7	4	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.2%	72.8%	15.4%

Schools Near Soledad High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Soledad High	Public	9-12	425 Gabilan Dr.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-6400	1,503	72	20.7	83.2%	34 (2.3%)	5 (0.3%)	1,432 (95.3%)	27 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	39.5	1149^th of 2323 public high schools	50.5%		33.3	1324^th of 2348 public high schools	43.6%	175		16.1	16.1	50.5	50.5	11.4	11.4	$6,856
Pinnacles High	Public	9-12	690 Main St.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-6301	33	3	11.0	81.8%	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	2016^th of 2323 public high schools	13.2%		13.6	1882^nd of 2348 public high schools	19.8%	134		0.0	0.0	16.7	16.7	0.0	0.0	$22,138
Soledad Transition Center	Public	12	310 Main St.	Soledad	93960	Monterey County	Soledad Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 678-8373	13	1	13.0	38.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gonzales High	Public	9-12	501 Fifth St.	Gonzales	93926	Monterey County	Gonzales Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 675-2495	777	41	18.7	60.6%	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	751 (96.7%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	29	1448^th of 2323 public high schools	37.7%		32.3	1348^th of 2348 public high schools	42.6%	100	14.7		14.6	39.4	39.4	10.7	10.7	$7,885
Greenfield High	Public	9-12	225 South El Camino Real	Greenfield	93927	Monterey County	South Monterey County Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 674-2751	1,333	55	24.0	88.1%	11 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1,313 (98.5%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39.1	1157^th of 2323 public high schools	50.2%		38.6	1186^th of 2348 public high schools	49.5%	29	19.1		19.2	49.8	49.8	13.1	13.1	$9,357
Portola-Butler Continuation High	Public	9-12	760 Broadway St.	King City	93930	Monterey County	South Monterey County Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 385-4661	59	4	14.9	83.1%	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	1795^th of 2323 public high schools	22.7%		7.7	2220^th of 2348 public high schools	5.5%	425	6.1		5.0	31.0	31.0	0.0	0.0	$13,585
King City High	Public	9-12	720 Broadway St.	King City	93930	Monterey County	South Monterey County Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 385-5461	1,200	54	22.3	80.9%	82 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1,095 (91.3%)	12 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	49.1	891^st of 2323 public high schools	61.6%		43.6	1024^th of 2348 public high schools	56.4%	133	26.1		26.0	57.0	57.0	15.3	15.3	$9,543
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High	Public, Virtual	9-12	760 Broadway St.	King City	93930	Monterey County	South Monterey County Joint Union High	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(831) 385-4661	138	5	30.3	94.2%	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	10.6	1976^th of 2323 public high schools	14.9%		13.7	1878^th of 2348 public high schools	20.0%	98	0.0		0.0	18.2	18.2	3.2	3.2

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