North Salinas High School vs. Alisal High School
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School Overview
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Alisal High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,106 students in grades 9-12, North Salinas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,742 students in grades 9-12, Alisal High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,106 students
2,742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
120 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5885 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4807 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
537
714
Grade 10 Students
479
687
Grade 11 Students
564
679
Grade 12 Students
526
662
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
92%
98%
% Black
1%
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% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
16%