North Salinas High School

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North Salinas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
55 Kip Dr,  Salinas, CA
Salinas Union High School District
3.6
3.2
2,106 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Barabara Lawrence-emanuel
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
21
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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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.2%
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
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
92%
Filipino
2.6%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
<1%
Black
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
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.
Hartnell College 475 Students
San José State University 440 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 411 Students
University of California - Davis 365 Students
San Francisco State University 361 Students
University of California - Berkeley 358 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 346 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 286 Students
University of San Francisco 268 Students
University of California - Irvine 249 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 162 Students
Psychology 141 Students
Business 120 Students
Biology 117 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 56 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 47 Students
Criminology 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 308 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/5/2025
I am currently a junior in north salinas high school and so far I can say that they helped me so much. Having an AVID class provided me with many opportunities, including field trips to many different colleges in the state. Thing is, you have to look for the resources yourself
5.0 Senior
9/17/2025
North Salinas is a very good school my 4 years i've felt safe and good to be in this school. They are very helpful and nice.
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.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,106 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. North Salinas 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $751,098. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wellington M. Smith Junior, Salinas Community School, Rancho San Juan High 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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