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#4011 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 42% in state

Soledad High

High School · Soledad Unified · Soledad, CA

A Soledad Unified high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

425 Gabilan Dr., Soledad, CA 93960

  • Math 11% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation21.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$17,342
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Soledad High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
11%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Soledad 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated789/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soledad), 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

$92,504

Median home value

$567,500

Median rent

$1,492/mo

College educated

7.4%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pinnacles HighEnrollment path unverified6.79–120.2 mi33Compare →
Soledad Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified1.9K–120.2 mi62Compare →
Soledad Transition CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated120.6 mi13Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Soledad Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$17,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Soledad High is listed in Soledad Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Soledad High

Soledad High is a public high school in Soledad, CA, part of Soledad Unified, serving approximately 1,503 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,011 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Soledad High

What grades does Soledad High serve?

Soledad High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Soledad High?

Soledad High has an enrollment of approximately 1,503 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Soledad High?

The student-teacher ratio at Soledad High is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Soledad High rank in CA?

Soledad High ranks #4,011 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Soledad High's MySchoolScout rating?

Soledad High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Soledad High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Soledad High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Soledad High a charter school?

No, Soledad High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Soledad High a Title I school?

No, Soledad High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soledad High?

83.2% of students at Soledad 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
1,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Monterey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 93960)
25,736
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
36.2
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 93960; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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