- Enrollment
- 2,742
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salinas, CA
Salinas High
Federal NCES profile for 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 063398005336
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
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
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salinas High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salinas High ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Salinas Union High · California
NCES ID 063398005336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Salinas High held near 2,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-121 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.1 → 108.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-121 students YoY 063398005336 · Salinas, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,380 enr · 21.3:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Alisal High (2,742 students)
Salinas High held near 2,446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-121 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.1 → 108.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Salinas High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alisal High
Alisal High
2,742 students
- This school
Salinas High
2,380 students
- North Salinas
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 Salinas High reports 2,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salinas High compares
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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,380
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 16.8%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Salinas High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Salinas Union High reports $18,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salinas High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alisal High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salinas High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Alvarez High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho San Juan High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harden Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salinas High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- 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
North Salinas High
Standard public school
2,106 students 21.5:1 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 (~2,380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Salinas High
How many students attend Salinas High?
Salinas High has 2,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,567 (2022-23) → 2,446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-121).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salinas High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salinas High is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Salinas High?
52.6% of students at Salinas High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salinas High?
The largest demographic group at Salinas High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salinas High?
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 Salinas High rank among high schools in Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, 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 Salinas High, Salinas Union High also operates Alisal High (2,742 students), North Salinas High (2,106 students), and Everett Alvarez High (1,978 students). See the Salinas Union High district page for the complete list.