At a glance
Reported students
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,100
Carr Lake Community Day: 18 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
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
- 10
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Carr Lake Community Day
Carr Lake Community Day is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Salinas. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Salinas Union High. NCES reports 18 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 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below 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 (88.9%) and White (5.6%). English learners represent 40% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carr Lake Community Day
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White5.6%
- Hispanic88.9%
- Black0%
- Asian5.6%
- 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 Salinas Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mount Toro High
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
El Puente
High · Grades 07–12
326 reported students
Rancho San Juan High
High · Grades 09–12
1,600 reported students
Everett Alvarez High
High · Grades 09–12
1,978 reported students
North Salinas High
High · Grades 09–12
2,106 reported students
Salinas High
High · Grades 09–12
2,380 reported students
Public schools near Carr Lake Community Day
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Puente High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 326 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mount Toro High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 204 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mission Trails ROP High · Mission Trails ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| North Salinas High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,106 | 1.4 mi |
| Salinas High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,380 | 1.5 mi |
| Salinas Community High · Monterey County Office of Education | 07–12 | 101 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carr Lake Community Day
What grades does Carr Lake Community Day serve?
Carr Lake Community Day reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Salinas Union High.
How many students attend Carr Lake Community Day?
Carr Lake Community Day reported 18 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 10 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carr Lake Community Day?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 18 students and 2 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 Carr Lake Community Day a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carr Lake Community Day is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salinas Union High attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carr Lake Community Day students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carr Lake Community Day in?
Carr Lake Community Day is part of Salinas Union High, based in Salinas, CA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carr Lake Community Day?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El Puente (under 0.1 mi), Mount Toro High (under 0.1 mi), Mission Trails ROP (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.