Salinas High School

Salinas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
726 S Main St,  Salinas, CA
Salinas Union High School District
3.8
4.2
2,446 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Judith Peterson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
57.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
12.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
7.1%
State Average
9.9%
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
289:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
75.4%
White
16.2%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
San José State University 372 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 350 Students
San Diego State University 349 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 329 Students
California State University - Monterey Bay 317 Students
University of California - Berkeley 304 Students
University of California - Davis 304 Students
California State University - Sacramento 297 Students
Hartnell College 283 Students
University of California - Irvine 271 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 178 Students
Psychology 178 Students
Nursing 131 Students
Biology 107 Students
Computer Science 85 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 77 Students
Criminology 71 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 67 Students
Political Science and Government 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 354 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/1/2025
My best experiences is having good lessons such as readiness like about Gun violence , school safety, etc and ways to improve the safety of the community and the school. My best experiences was when in our avid class someone from the district came and asked us for feedback and we all gave our opinions on improvements around the school. I haven't had any bad experiences except for the times we Go on lock down because it feels unsafe but thank God we are always safe thanks to our security.
3.0 Senior
2/18/2025
A lot of the teachers are amazing especially the science teachers. The worst part would probably be the math teachers. I never had a good math teacher in my opinion. One of the math teachers is hated by everyone and most people do terrible in her class. I don't know why shes a teacher, honestly. My worse experience at this high school was her class.
5.0 Senior
2/1/2025
The best part of my experience in Salinas High School was the clubs that I was able to participate in. I was able to meet new people and collaborate. I like how they have many resources available to all students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
3/6/2024
My daughter attends Salinas High. Most of the teachers are great educators. The staff is very responsive to parents concerns and the sports offered include extras like diving, mountain biking and golfing. The student population is not as diverse as I would like, but there is a decent mix of students...
4.0 student
2/22/2020
Salinas high is a very good high school. The teachers there teach you and prepare you for college.
5.0 student
1/14/2020
I loved Salinas High, most of the teachers I had were amazing, (Balbo, Beall, Power, Nichols) I would highly recommend this school which rivals any local private school. The amount of Sports, Clubs and School Spirit is unparalleled compared to any other high school in the area.
4.0 student
1/6/2019
Overall I loved high school and being apart of all the activities; from going to games, prom, and being apart of homecoming, etc. I feel like your experience at SHS can be wonderful if you make it, meaning getting involved (clubs!) or even just going to a football game and supporting the school! I r...

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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 2,446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Salinas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $784,071. Discover additional schools in the area, like Carr Lake Community Day School, Mount Toro High School, Wellington M. Smith Junior, and more. Learn more about what Salinas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Salinas High School.

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