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#7313 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carr Lake Community Day
High School · Salinas Union High · Salinas, CA
A Salinas Union High high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carr Lake Community Day score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carr Lake Community Day 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 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$96,044
Median home value
$595,200
Median rent
$2,127/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL PuenteEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Mount Toro HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Wellington M. Smith Jr.Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| North Salinas HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,125 | 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
- #11 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
Carr Lake Community Day is listed in Salinas Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carr Lake Community Day
Carr Lake Community Day is a public high school in Salinas, CA, part of Salinas Union High, serving approximately 31 students in grades 7th-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,313 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carr Lake Community Day
What grades does Carr Lake Community Day serve?
Carr Lake Community Day serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Carr Lake Community Day?
Carr Lake Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Lake Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Lake Community Day is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carr Lake Community Day rank in CA?
Carr Lake Community Day ranks #7,313 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carr Lake Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Carr Lake Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Carr Lake Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carr Lake Community Day has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Carr Lake Community Day a charter school?
No, Carr Lake Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carr Lake Community Day a Title I school?
No, Carr Lake Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carr Lake Community Day?
93.5% of students at Carr Lake Community Day 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 796-7700
- Area population (ZIP 93906)
- 64,592
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 93906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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