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Monterey High

Grades 09–12 · Monterey, CA · NCES 062553003839

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101 Herrmann Dr. · Monterey, CA 93940

At a glance

Reported students

1,401

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

61.22

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California high enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

491

Monterey High: 1,401 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

22.9:1 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
1,356
Teachers (FTE)
54
Student–teacher ratio
25.1:1

What the reported data says about Monterey High

Monterey High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Monterey. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Monterey Peninsula Unified. NCES reports 1,401 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, above 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 (50.1%) and White (28.6%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Monterey High

  1. 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
9.7%
Students with disabilities
8.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
58.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.75
Social workers (FTE)
0.75

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White28.6%
  • Hispanic50.1%
  • Black5.6%
  • Asian8.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
  • Multiracial4.6%

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

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses 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 Peninsula Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Seaside High

High · Grades 09–12

1,073 reported students

Marina High

High · Grades 09–12

721 reported students

Central Coast High

High · Grades 09–12

103 reported students

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day

High · Grades 09–12

3 reported students

La Mesa

Elementary · Grades KG–08

689 reported students

Monte Vista

Elementary · Grades KG–08

688 reported students

View all 20 district schools →