How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Monterey High | Walter Colton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monterey, CA | Monterey, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 129 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.6% | 69.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Monterey High | Walter Colton |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,062 | $19,062 |
| District | Monterey Peninsula Unified | Monterey Peninsula Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Monterey High | Walter Colton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.6% | — |
| African American | 5.6% | — |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.1% | — |
| Asian | 8.7% | — |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | — |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | — |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | — |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Monterey High | Walter Colton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 467:1 | 64.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.3% | 61.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.