Below Average
#8396 of 9,539 schools in CA
Salinas Community
High School · Monterey County Office of Education · Salinas, CA
A Monterey County Office of Education high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
615 Leslie Dr., Salinas, CA 93906
- Math 3% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salinas Community score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 5% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Salinas Community 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
3 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 | 0.4 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| North Salinas HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,125 | Compare → |
| Everett Alvarez HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,072 | 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.
Monterey County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $133,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Salinas Community is listed in Monterey County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salinas Community
Salinas Community is a public high school in Salinas, CA, part of Monterey County Office of Education, serving approximately 104 students in grades 7th-12th with a 34.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,396 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salinas Community
What grades does Salinas Community serve?
Salinas Community serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Salinas Community?
Salinas Community has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salinas Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Salinas Community is 34.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salinas Community rank in CA?
Salinas Community ranks #8,396 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Salinas Community's MySchoolScout rating?
Salinas Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Salinas Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salinas Community has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salinas Community a charter school?
No, Salinas Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salinas Community a Title I school?
No, Salinas Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salinas Community?
92.3% of students at Salinas Community 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
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monterey County
- Phone
- (831) 755-9520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 93906)
- 64,592
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 93906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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