At a glance
Reported students
101
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
101
Salinas Community: 101 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Salinas Community
Salinas Community is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Salinas. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Monterey County Office of Education. NCES reports 101 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 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, 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 (92.1%) and White (5%). English learners represent 24% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Salinas Community
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 4.94 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic92.1%
- Black3%
- 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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Monterey County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Open Door Charter
High · Grades 09–12
53 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 Salinas Community
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Salinas High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,106 | 0.9 mi |
| Mission Trails ROP High · Mission Trails ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| Everett Alvarez High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 1,978 | 0.9 mi |
| Carr Lake Community Day High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 18 | 1.6 mi |
| El Puente High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 326 | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Toro High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 204 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Salinas Community
What grades does Salinas Community serve?
Salinas Community reports grades 07–12 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 Salinas Community?
Salinas Community reported 101 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 104 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Salinas Community?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 101 students and 4.94 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 Salinas Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Salinas Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monterey County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Salinas Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.1% 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 Salinas Community in?
Salinas Community 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 Salinas Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Salinas High (0.9 mi), Mission Trails ROP (0.9 mi), Everett Alvarez High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.