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#5298 of 9,539 schools in CA
Seaside High
High School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Seaside, CA
A Monterey Peninsula Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 Noche Buena St., Seaside, CA 93955
- Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seaside High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2017, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seaside 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaside), 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
$82,331
Median home value
$693,800
Median rent
$2,312/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community DayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Monterey Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 174 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seaside High is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seaside High
Seaside High is a public high school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 1,134 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,298 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seaside High
What grades does Seaside High serve?
Seaside High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seaside High?
Seaside High has an enrollment of approximately 1,134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seaside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seaside High is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seaside High rank in CA?
Seaside High ranks #5,298 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Seaside High's MySchoolScout rating?
Seaside High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Seaside High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seaside High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seaside High a charter school?
No, Seaside High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seaside High a Title I school?
No, Seaside High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seaside High?
78.0% of students at Seaside 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
- 1,134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93955)
- 32,253
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 93955; 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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