At a glance
Reported students
53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
101
Open Door Charter: 53 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Open Door Charter
Open Door Charter is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Salinas. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Monterey County Office of Education. NCES reports 53 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (92.5%) and White (7.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Open Door Charter
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic92.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Monterey County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Salinas Community
High · Grades 07–12
101 reported students
Wellington M. Smith Jr.
Other · Grades 04–12
50 reported students
Monterey County Home Charter
Other · Grades KG–12
255 reported students
Monterey County Special Education
Other · Grades KG–12
274 reported students
Public schools near Open Door Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,380 | 1.4 mi |
| Carr Lake Community Day High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 18 | 2.3 mi |
| El Puente High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 326 | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Toro High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 204 | 2.3 mi |
| Mission Trails ROP High · Mission Trails ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| Alisal High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,742 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Open Door Charter
What grades does Open Door Charter serve?
Open Door Charter reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Monterey County Office of Education.
How many students attend Open Door Charter?
Open Door Charter reported 53 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Open Door Charter?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 53 students and 2.94 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Open Door Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Open Door Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Open Door Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Open Door Charter in?
Open Door Charter is part of Monterey County Office of Education, based in Salinas, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Open Door Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salinas High (1.4 mi), Carr Lake Community Day (2.3 mi), El Puente (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.