How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study | North Monterey County High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salinas, CA | Castroville, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 96 | 1,250 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 20.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.3% | 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 | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study | North Monterey County High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,806 | $19,806 |
| District | North Monterey County Unified | North Monterey County Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study | North Monterey County High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.1% | 7.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79.8% | 90.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Monterey County Center for Independent Study | North Monterey County High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 416.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 85.4% | 40.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 17 |
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.