North Salinas High School

North Salinas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
55 Kip Dr,  Salinas, CA
Salinas Union High School District
3.6
3.2
2,125 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Barabara Lawrence-emanuel
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
95
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
64.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
1.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
91.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
White
1.9%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 440 Students
San José State University 418 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 376 Students
University of California - Davis 365 Students
University of California - Berkeley 346 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 332 Students
San Francisco State University 311 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 282 Students
University of San Francisco 270 Students
University of California - Irvine 252 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 150 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Biology 122 Students
Business 117 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 46 Students
Criminology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 323 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/14/2024
North Salinas has been a great school to be in. North Salinas does everything to be involved with their students. They do a lot of fun activities for students. They are alway trying to make the school environment more enjoyable for students. North Salinas has such a wonderful staff. The principal we have is the best and always looks out for her students. I have never seen a principal like Dr. White. She's such a great person. My experience at this school was good. I am glad I got to be part of this school.
5.0 Senior
10/18/2024
As a senior transferee going to nshs is such a good decision for me. My teachers are so nice, students are so nice plus the campus is so clean.
4.0 Senior
6/1/2024
I think our principal, Dr. Mary White, is doing a great job at maintaining and running the school. I think it is more about the resources given to us in comparison to other schools in the area. It feels like we just don't have many resources, and even other schools in the district have more resources for their students for us. Everyone says our school is bad, but we are one of the only schools in the district that have not had anything majorly problematic happen to us in the past two years.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
2.0 student
1/27/2025
They never stock up on the vending machines and i am starving for a snack in class and we do not even have access to food while we are in class which is sick and twisted.
5.0 other
8/10/2018
Very good! I'd really like to go to this school, they have amazing teachers!
1.0 parent
3/18/2018
Not a positive one at all. Alot of parents, including myself are not treated as being part of a community working together to help all students succeed.
2.0 teacher
11/11/2017
Absolutely terrible. I have never se n a school like this. It is unbelievably sad.

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North Salinas High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Salinas, CA and is served by the Salinas Union High School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,125 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. North Salinas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $755,160. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wellington M. Smith Junior, Salinas Community School, Carr Lake Community Day School, and more. Learn more about what Salinas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Salinas High School.

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