B+
Above Average
83/100

Salinas High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 726 South Main St., Salinas, CA 93901
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 55% · Math 31% proficient · 67th percentile in California
Graduation
A
93% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
2,446
Students
enrolled
22.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%67/100reading 63rd percentile, math 70th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%77/10093% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%63/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+7 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−6 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate93% (+17 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%47%reading +6 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Hispanic49%24%reading +3 pts, math +3 pts61st percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +12 pts, math +24 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income47%20%reading +2 pts, math -2 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 726 South Main St.
City Salinas
ZIP Code 93901
District 0633980
NCES School ID 063398005336
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 93901

Understanding the community around Salinas High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,669
Per Capita Income $38,174
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%
High School or Higher 79.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $658,000
Median Rent $1,700
Owner-Occupied 45.5%
Renter-Occupied 54.5%
View full data for ZIP 93901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salinas High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.3%
White 16.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,446
Teachers (FTE) 108.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salinas High?
Salinas High has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Salinas High?
Salinas High has 2,446 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1.
What grades does Salinas High serve?
Salinas High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salinas High receive per student?
Salinas High receives $17,390 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salinas High in 93901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$776,880
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,247
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
54.5%

Other Schools in 93901

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026