- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salinas, CA
Alisal High
Federal NCES profile for Alisal High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063398005332
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alisal High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alisal High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alisal High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas Union High · California
NCES ID 063398005332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Alisal High held near 2,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.1 → 123.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 063398005332 · Salinas, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,742 enr · 22.7:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Salinas High (2,380 students)
Alisal High held near 2,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.1 → 123.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alisal High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alisal High
2,742 students
- Salinas High
Salinas High
2,380 students
- North Salinas
North Salinas High
2,106 students
- Everett Alvare
Everett Alvarez High
1,978 students
- Rancho San Jua
Rancho San Juan High
1,600 students
- Harden Middle
Harden Middle
1,101 students
What this shows Alisal High reports 2,742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alisal High compares
Alisal High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,742 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,742
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
Asian 1.1%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Alisal High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Salinas Union High reports $18,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alisal High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salinas High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Alvarez High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Juan High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alisal High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Salinas
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Salinas High
Standard public school
2,380 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salinas High
Standard public school
2,106 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Everett Alvarez High
Standard public school
1,978 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Rancho San Juan High
Standard public school
1,600 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Mount Toro High
Alternative education program
204 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Open Door Charter
Alternative education program
55 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alisal High
How many students attend Alisal High?
Alisal High has 2,742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,852 (2022-23) → 2,791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alisal High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alisal High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alisal High?
78.8% of students at Alisal High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alisal High?
The largest demographic group at Alisal High is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alisal High?
Alisal High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alisal High rank among high schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alisal High ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Salinas Union High?
Besides Alisal High, Salinas Union High also operates Salinas High (2,380 students), North Salinas High (2,106 students), and Everett Alvarez High (1,978 students). See the Salinas Union High district page for the complete list.