Greenfield High School

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Greenfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
225 S El Camino Real,  Greenfield, CA
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District
3.6
3.5
1,274 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Francis Lynch
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
19
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
39.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.9%
State Average
11.2%
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
447:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Hispanic
98.5%
White
1%
Filipino
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Hartnell College 200 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 160 Students
San José State University 158 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 141 Students
University of California - Berkeley 137 Students
University of California - Davis 136 Students
San Francisco State University 135 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 133 Students
Cal Poly 113 Students
California State University - Fresno 112 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 57 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Psychology 52 Students
Biology 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Agriculture 21 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Education 18 Students
Nursing Assistant 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 97 Reviews
4.0
12/3/2025
Kaizer Araujo Gia Student Good Grades (A or B) 2024-2025 Greenfield Middle School Greenfield Ca No skip school School Attendance Excused Absence (1-5) (Office-Fac 0) (UNEXCUSED 0 AUG 12 2024 - JUNE 5 2025) 10th grade 2025-2026 GHS (Office-Fac 0) (UNEXCUSED 0 AUG 12 2024 - AUG 25 2025) 11th grade No kicked out of school Date Aug 25 2025 moved different school north Salinas high school sep 2 And Nov Benicia high school Oct 27 2025
3.0 Parent
11/22/2022
Our school is managed by another town, Greenfield need to take control of our school to make sure Greenfield students are getting a fair share.
5.0 Senior
9/4/2022
I really like how helpful the teachers, counselors, and staff are whenever you ask for help. I really appreciate how they offer students programs and other resources whenever they are struggling or need to make up any academic issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/23/2026
The school board , teachers, administrators, and Special Education Department do NOT care if your child is failing. My son fell behind a whole school year. He slept in class and watched YouTube in class instead of engaging and learning. Teachers knew he had an IEP or that he was being assessed for a...
1.0 other
10/27/2025
Horrible teachers who do not care about students well being etc. if I ever have kids they will not be out in this school for sure.
3.0 student
4/8/2016
The teachers here are quite friendly and helpful. Although many things need to be fixed. Currently there is no AG Chemistry teacher. We only have a substitute. Many students are failing the class due to poor class management and hardly any learning is actually happening. For example, we were given a...
4.0 other
1/4/2014
This school has really improved over the last couple of years. Administration enforces rules that are the same for everybody to help make this a better place. The students and parents have more events and activities to participate in than before. The school is on its way to regaining local control.

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Greenfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Greenfield, CA, in the Greenfield neighborhood, and is served by the South Monterey County Joint Union High School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,274 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Greenfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $556,199. Discover additional schools in the area, like Vista Verde Middle School, Oak Avenue Elementary School, Arroyo Seco Academy, and more. Learn more about what Greenfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Greenfield High School.

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