At a glance
Reported students
1,600
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,100
Rancho San Juan High: 1,600 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
20.8:1 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
- 1,611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.4:1
What the reported data says about Rancho San Juan High
Rancho San Juan High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Salinas. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Salinas Union High. NCES reports 1,600 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 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, 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 (90.6%) and White (4.6%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rancho San Juan High
- 1How do the reported 20.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.93 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 6 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
- 19.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic90.6%
- Black0.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
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
13 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 Salinas Union High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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
Alisal High
High · Grades 09–12
2,742 reported students
El Puente
High · Grades 07–12
326 reported students
Mount Toro High
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
Public schools near Rancho San Juan High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Alvarez High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 1,978 | 1.5 mi |
| Salinas Community High · Monterey County Office of Education | 07–12 | 101 | 1.7 mi |
| North Salinas High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 2,106 | 1.9 mi |
| Mission Trails ROP High · Mission Trails ROP | 09–12 | 0 | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Toro High High · Salinas Union High | 09–12 | 204 | 3.1 mi |
| Carr Lake Community Day High · Salinas Union High | 07–12 | 18 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rancho San Juan High
What grades does Rancho San Juan High serve?
Rancho San Juan High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Salinas Union High.
How many students attend Rancho San Juan High?
Rancho San Juan High reported 1,600 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,611 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rancho San Juan High?
The calculated ratio is 20.8:1, based on 1,600 students and 76.93 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 Rancho San Juan High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rancho San Juan High 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 Rancho San Juan High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.1% 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 Rancho San Juan High in?
Rancho San Juan High 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 Rancho San Juan High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Everett Alvarez High (1.5 mi), Salinas Community (1.7 mi), North Salinas High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.