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Santa Catalina School
High School
1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
About Santa Catalina School
Santa Catalina School is a private high school in Monterey, CA 93940. The school serves approximately 439 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 89.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $110,669, where 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Monterey, Santa Catalina School rates higher overall (5.5 vs 4.7 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Santa Catalina School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Monterey, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Catalina School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Bay View Academy | 3.3 |
| La Mesa | 4.7 |
| Monterey High | 6.8 |
| Big Sur Charter | 4.0 |
| Monte Vista | 5.0 |
| George C. Marshall Elementary | 4.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey, CA 93940
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CATALINA SCHOOL Monterey | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 0.6 mi | 3.3 |
| La Mesa Monterey | 0.9 mi | 4.7 |
| SAN CARLOS SCHOOL Monterey | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| San Carlos Elementary Monterey | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Catherine Dior School Monterey | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Monterey High Monterey | 1.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Big Sur Charter Monterey | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Sojourner Academy Monterey | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Monterey | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 2.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Monte Vista Monterey | 2.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Seaside High Seaside | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Martin Luther King Seaside | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 2.7 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,669
Median Home Value
$1,039,700
Median Rent
$2,305/mo
Population
30,951
College Educated
54.3%
Homeownership
43%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
42.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Catalina School
What grades does Santa Catalina School serve?
Santa Catalina School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Catalina School?
Santa Catalina School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Catalina School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Santa Catalina School rank in CA?
Santa Catalina School is ranked #329 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Santa Catalina School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Catalina School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Santa Catalina School a private school?
Yes, Santa Catalina School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Monterey
- Phone
- (831) 655-9300
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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