Marina High School

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Marina High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Joseph Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.58
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
3.58
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
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
5.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.5%
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
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
44.8%
Hispanic
63.5%
White
10.8%
Filipino
7.2%
Asian
7.2%
Black
6.5%
Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
1.8%
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 144 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 132 Students
Monterey Peninsula College 125 Students
San Francisco State University 123 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 112 Students
University of California - Berkeley 108 Students
University of California - Davis 98 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 93 Students
University of California - San Diego 85 Students
Cal Poly 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 62 Students
Business 61 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Criminology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 135 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/30/2023
Throughout my 3 years of experience in Marina High, I find it to be a resourceful guide when going on to tackle the real world. The things and steps our class took toward graduation led to us being ready and prepared for what there is to face.
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.
4.0 Alum
7/5/2022
I really loved how diverse and friendly everyone is! The staff really do care about the students and want to see them succeed.
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 721 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Marina High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $855,509. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seaside High School, Marina Christian School, Chartwell 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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