Monterey Trail High School

Monterey Trail High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8661 Power Inn Rd,  Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove Unified School District
3.9
3.6
2,298 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jana Durham
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
33.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.1%
State Average
17.9%
Science
5.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
44.1%
Hispanic
23.2%
Black
16.8%
Two or more races
7.3%
White
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#56 Most Diverse Public HS in California
#69 Niche Standout HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
California State University - Sacramento 631 Students
University of California - Davis 599 Students
University of California - Berkeley 393 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 389 Students
University of California - Irvine 348 Students
University of California - San Diego 304 Students
San Francisco State University 274 Students
University of San Francisco 262 Students
Cosumnes River College 252 Students
San José State University 227 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 219 Students
Business 166 Students
Nursing 153 Students
Computer Science 143 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 64 Students
Computer Software Engineering 47 Students
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 45 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 42 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 530 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/19/2024
Monterey Trail is a great school that has teachers and staff who care about students and want them to succeed.
4.0 Senior
3/14/2024
Overall a fairly nice school with good clubs/after school activities. Most of the staff and teachers are great at helping students, with a few that may stick out.
4.0 Freshman
1/7/2024
My experience so far at Monterey Trail has been pretty good. The school itself is very inclusive, whether it's sports, clubs, or school events. I believe that Monterey Trail is a good school for kids to find out who they are or want to become. Students, teachers, and staff are more then welcoming. As a freshman I found it very easy to make friends whether it was in my classes, on the volleyball team, in the library, or during lunch.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/29/2025
My child is struggling in an overwhelming environmental where many students are not following the school rules
1.0 parent
7/18/2022
I called to ask about enrollment for the academies and they hung up on me
5.0 parent
5/7/2015
I love this school! The teachers and staff are GREAT! They are so dedicated and want to help. If you talk to the counselors, they will help you choose the classes needed. You will enjoy the variety of electives, sports programs and the overall community and campus feel.
5.0 parent
5/17/2014
Awesome school, great diversity, lots of extra curricular activities. Sports programs are coming up and academics are great

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Monterey Trail High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Elk Grove, CA and is served by the Elk Grove Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,298 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Monterey Trail High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $664,104. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvine High School, Florin High School, Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Elk Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monterey Trail High School.

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