Marina High School

Marina High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
298 Patton Pky,  Marina, CA
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
3.4
3.5
725 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Joseph Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
21
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
28.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1.5%
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
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
58%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.5%
White
13.2%
Black
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native American
<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.
San José State University 142 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 131 Students
Monterey Peninsula College 121 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 116 Students
San Francisco State University 110 Students
University of California - Berkeley 106 Students
University of California - Davis 92 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 90 Students
University of California - San Diego 75 Students
San Diego State University 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 64 Students
Business 52 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 34 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Criminology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 145 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
12/29/2022
Marina High school is great small school. The community is great and everyone ones everyone because of the size. Their dual enrollment program is great for students who are trying to complete their general education and to obtain an associate degree while still in high school. Wish this high school had more opportunities and have more dual enrollment class so students do have to take them online outside of school.
5.0 Senior
3/18/2022
I really enjoy the school. It has a safe and comforting environment full of people with tones of different backgrounds. Overall its a great school.
3.0 Senior
9/28/2021
After attending Marina High School for several years I can proudly say that doing so has shaped me into the person I am today.Being a student at this school has taught me to be more independent, responsible, and open minded.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
2.0 other
5/5/2025
I wouldnt send my child here if it was the last school on earth. (my page reloaded after 2000 letters so I have to start over, worth it to me to get the message out about this awfully managed school). Starting with Van Sant, the vice principal. I skipped class once at the end of the school year, pro...
3.0 student
4/18/2019
Overall I am neutral when it comes to the school since, on one hand, it has hard working teachers but on the other, the people running the school are uncoordinated when it comes to almost anything. When relying on teaching and learning Marina is decent but when it comes to disciplinary actions I hav...
3.0 student
4/18/2019
Overall the good teachers (and school leadership that somewhat tries) slightly make up for all the abysmal sewage that seeps out from every nook and cranny here. And it is still leagues better than most MPUSD schools. The last bit being the only reason for a third star.
4.0 parent
5/5/2017
Two of my sons attended Marina while my oldest attended Westminster High School. Actually thought WHS was a better school. There were a few teachers at Marina High School that were off the charts on caring and teaching to their students staying after on a routine basis, but there were also a couple...

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Marina High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marina, CA, in the Marina neighborhood, and is served by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 725 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Marina High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $850,561. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marina Christian School, Chartwell School, Los Arboles Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Marina has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marina High School.

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