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
2,112 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
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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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
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
64.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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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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 424 Students
San José State University 420 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 372 Students
University of California - Davis 369 Students
University of California - Berkeley 338 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 329 Students
San Francisco State University 293 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 283 Students
University of San Francisco 270 Students
University of California - Irvine 247 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 144 Students
Psychology 122 Students
Biology 122 Students
Business 112 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Education 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 323 Reviews
4.0 Junior
11/21/2024
This school is honestly one of the best schools. They offer some really good classes, especially some that are college-level like Calculus AB, Calculus BC and English 1A-1B. I have had great experiences with the staff here at the school like my teachers, my counselor, and even the principal. They all thrive on trying to get all their students to graduate and do what they aspire to do. I haven't really had any bad experiences with the school itself, just the students who don't really want to be there.
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
North Salinas is a great place. Even though it has its own unique history. The campus is a little old and has some things that might need some renovation. Overall the campus has a great administration that keeps it safe and a great place.
5.0 Sophomore
5/7/2024
As my Sophomore year at North Salinas High comes to an end I've had the time to reflect on my time here. All of my teachers have been polite and some even made an impact on my life. When I have trouble with assignments I have no problem asking for help. My teachers make me feel safe and supported. At one point of my life I began dealing with my own problems which took a toll on my grades. My English teacher at the time had noticed my stress and offered to send me to our schools Wellness Center. Here I was offered a number of resources that certainly helped me get through my stress. We also have many clubs that help students express their true selves or simply have fun. Such as the Thespian Club. I joined my Freshman year and I don't play on leaving. I've been able to build friendships and gain new knowledge all while being able to perform for our school and earn money for future projects. NSHS is definitely a great place for me to be in.
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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