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6.3 avg / 10

Salinas Union High School District

School District · Salinas, California

Students: 16,225
Teachers (FTE): 739

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

12

4 mid, 8 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,435

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

How this district compares

California rank

#329 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,435

+$788 vs California median

District size

16,225 students

Much larger than California median

About Salinas Union High

Salinas Union High is a Salinas, California school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 16,225 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The district invests $18,435 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Salinas Union High demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is EL Puente, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Salinas Union High students show an average math proficiency of 16.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.

The district includes 4 middle schools , and 8 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Salinas Union High, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.4%
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ELA Proficiency 39.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Salinas Union High with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Salinas
Total Enrollment
16,225
Teachers (FTE)
739
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salinas Union High?

Salinas Union High has 12 schools in total — 4 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salinas Union High?

The average composite rating for Salinas Union High is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Salinas Union High?

Salinas Union High spends $18,435 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salinas Union High?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salinas Union High is 22:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salinas Union High?

EL Puente is the highest-rated school in Salinas Union High with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Salinas Union High?

Across schools in Salinas Union High with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Salinas Union High compare to other districts in California?

Salinas Union High has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
16.4%
ELA Proficiency
39.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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