Very Good
#3343 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Alisal High
High School · Salinas Union High · Salinas, CA
A Salinas Union High high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
777 Williams Rd., Salinas, CA 93905
- Math 19% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alisal High score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alisal High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,716
Median home value
$570,000
Median rent
$1,799/mo
College educated
6.6%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington M. Smith Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 2.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Everett Alvarez HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,072 | Compare → |
| Salinas CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Carr Lake Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Salinas Union High
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alisal High is listed in Salinas Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alisal High
Alisal High is a public high school in Salinas, CA, part of Salinas Union High, serving approximately 2,791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,343 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Alisal High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alisal High
What grades does Alisal High serve?
Alisal High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alisal High?
Alisal High has an enrollment of approximately 2,791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alisal High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alisal High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alisal High rank in CA?
Alisal High ranks #3,343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alisal High's MySchoolScout rating?
Alisal High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alisal High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alisal High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alisal High a charter school?
No, Alisal High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alisal High a Title I school?
No, Alisal High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alisal High?
97.1% of students at Alisal High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (831) 796-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93905)
- 64,596
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93905; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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