- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062759004146
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 16/100 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
- 16
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Monterey County High held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062759004146 · Castroville, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,250 enr · 20.2:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Prunedale Elementary (644 students)
North Monterey County High held near 1,284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Monterey County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Monterey County High
1,250 students
- Prunedale Elem
Prunedale Elementary
644 students
- North Monterey
North Monterey County Middle
624 students
- Castroville El
Castroville Elementary
600 students
- Elkhorn Elemen
Elkhorn Elementary
550 students
- Echo Valley El
Echo Valley Elementary
502 students
What this shows North Monterey County High reports 1,250 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Monterey County High compares
North Monterey County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for North Monterey County Unified reports $20,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,250 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,286 (2022-23) → 1,284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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 16/100 (lower 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 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.
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.