Enrollment
1,250
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Castroville, CA
North Monterey County High
Federal NCES profile for North Monterey County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062759004146
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Monterey County High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Monterey County High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA.
School address
District: North Monterey County Unified · California
NCES ID 062759004146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Monterey County High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Monterey County High
North Monterey County High is a higher-need, large high school in Castroville, California, enrolling 1,250 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,250 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #478, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Monterey County Unified also operates Prunedale Elementary (644 students) and North Monterey County Middle (624 students) alongside North Monterey County High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Monterey County High compares
North Monterey County High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,250 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,250
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.3%
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
$18,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 7.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, North Monterey County High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Monterey County Unified, which includes North Monterey County High.
$18,705
Per student
+13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 55.2%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Monterey County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunedale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Monterey County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castroville Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Valley Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Monterey County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Monterey County High
How many students attend North Monterey County High?
North Monterey County High has 1,250 students enrolled. It is a high school in Castroville, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Monterey County High?
69.8% of students at North Monterey County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Monterey County High?
The largest demographic group at North Monterey County High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Castroville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Monterey County High?
North Monterey County High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Monterey County High rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Monterey County High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Castroville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Castroville on the city page.
Is North Monterey County High a good school?
North Monterey County High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Monterey County Unified?
Besides North Monterey County High, North Monterey County Unified also operates Prunedale Elementary (644 students), North Monterey County Middle (624 students), and Castroville Elementary (600 students). See the North Monterey County Unified district page for the complete list.
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