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Monterey High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
101 Herrmann Dr,
Monterey, CA
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Marcie Plummer
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
B+
B-
B
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
46.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
12.4%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.6%
State Average
11.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
431:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
50.1%
White
28.6%
Black
5.7%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Filipino
3.7%
Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#97
Niche Standout HS in California
#240
Best College Prep Public HS in California
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.
University of California - Los Angeles
318 Students
University of California - Berkeley
273 Students
University of California - Davis
257 Students
San José State University
243 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz
226 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
225 Students
University of California - Irvine
223 Students
San Diego State University
213 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
212 Students
University of California - San Diego
209 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
125 Students
Biology
106 Students
Nursing
100 Students
Psychology
81 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
53 Students
Computer Science
51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
45 Students
Chemistry
39 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
37 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/27/2025
I love Monterey high! I'm in the Monterey academy of oceanographic science and it's all math and science related and we take college classes and it's just a really good program and school!! They also have sports and art related academy which is also cool.
2/27/2025
Some of my best experiences surrounding Monterey High have been in sports and the science and math programs. I competed in two separate school sports, and on both of these teams the environment was fun and encouraging while still being competitive. I haven't had very many negative experiences, but some of the teaching styles can be difficult to follow if you aren't used to fast paced classes.
3/30/2023
It's a very well-round environment with tons of great teachers that actually make you want to learn more!
GreatSchools Reviews
10/2/2025
Monterey high has the best admin and counseling staff!
4/21/2025
We love Monterey high! Great teachers and an excellent principal.
4/8/2023
I went here for all four years. It is a fairly solid school despite the financial challenges many of the students face.
7/13/2019
It is a fine place to learn about the types of people in the world and how to work the system. Hopefully in the future I can see the campus become more beautiful like it used to look like with the towering spanish gothic spires and mystical murals, but the first thing that needs to change is the dis...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$425K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$1,385,406
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$159,004
% of College Grads
58.7%
Median Age
57
Average House Size
1,928 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
43.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,400 - $3,600 per month
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- 1.5 Baths
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- 1-2 Baths
- 465+ Sq Ft
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- Monterey Townhouse
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 390+ Sq Ft
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- Monterey, CA
$2,650 - $3,800 per month
- Surfside Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Jacks Peak County Park
Monterey State Historic Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Jack's Park
Via Paraiso Park
Jacks Park
Larkin Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Fisherman's Flats/Josselyn Canyon
This Monterey neighborhood provides a clear path to getaway trips
Monterey High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Monterey, CA and is served by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,326 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Monterey High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $1,385,406. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pacific Grove High School, Carmel High School, Trinity Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Monterey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monterey High School.