- Enrollment
- 2,742
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salinas, CA
North Salinas High
Federal NCES profile for North Salinas High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063398005335
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Salinas High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Salinas High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Salinas High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas Union High · California
NCES ID 063398005335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
North Salinas High held near 2,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 94.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 063398005335 · Salinas, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 21.5:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Alisal High (2,742 students)
North Salinas High held near 2,125 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 94.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Salinas High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alisal High
Alisal High
2,742 students
- Salinas High
Salinas High
2,380 students
- This school
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 North Salinas High reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Salinas High compares
North Salinas 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
Asian 3.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, North Salinas High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Salinas Union High reports $18,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Salinas High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salinas High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Alvarez High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Juan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harden Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Salinas High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- 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.
Alisal High
Standard public school
2,742 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Salinas High
Standard public school
2,380 students 21.3:1 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 (~2,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Salinas High
How many students attend North Salinas High?
North Salinas High has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,112 (2022-23) → 2,125 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salinas High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salinas High is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Salinas High?
74.3% of students at North Salinas High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Salinas High?
The largest demographic group at North Salinas High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Salinas High?
North Salinas High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Salinas High rank among high schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, North Salinas High ranks #3 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 North Salinas High, Salinas Union High also operates Alisal High (2,742 students), Salinas High (2,380 students), and Everett Alvarez High (1,978 students). See the Salinas Union High district page for the complete list.