Alisal High School

Alisal High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
777 Williams Rd,  Salinas, CA
Salinas Union High School District
3.8
3.5
2,791 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ernesto Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
43.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
4.2%
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
355:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
98%
Filipino
1.1%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<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.
University of California - Davis 511 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 488 Students
San José State University 471 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 416 Students
Hartnell College 406 Students
University of California - Berkeley 397 Students
California State University - Sacramento 339 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 337 Students
Cal Poly 302 Students
California State University - Fresno 293 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 177 Students
Nursing 150 Students
Biology 138 Students
Business 135 Students
Criminology 86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 84 Students
Sociology 78 Students
Computer Science 74 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 64 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 389 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/11/2025
It has been a very great experience putting aside my own personal ups and downs. The best part about the school are the friends I have made through programs provided by the school and the staff that runs them. My teachers have also been great which helps keep the environment at ease. I would like to see an improvement in classes provided (AP, Arts, dual enrollment, ECT).
4.0 Junior
2/23/2025
Alisal High school is a great school. Students not teachers discriminate one another by their race, gender, or identity. Teachers get along with the student very well trying to make the classes fun. There is a lot of clubs that most students join and the sports are very competitive but fun.
4.0 Senior
3/4/2024
The best part is how close of a community we are as a school. I would to see change as a little bit more fun activity for students and teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 student
7/26/2020
amazing, all the teachers I've had always been nice to me and the class.
2.0 other
2/24/2020
I graduated a few years back and honestly my experience was decent. Most of the issues I described were not issues I have had to deal with but what I saw as a trend around campus. If you make a good group, get involved with sports, and get good grades itll be what you make of it.

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Alisal 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,791 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Alisal High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $645,249. 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 Alisal High School.

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