NORTH SALINAS HIGH SCHOOL
North Salinas High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Salinas Union High school district, located in Salinas, CA with about 2,216 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 94 teachers, North Salinas High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Salinas High School, located on Kip Drive in Salinas, California, is a public secondary school serving the Salinas Union High School District. As a central educational institution in the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to academic growth, supported by a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletic teams, performing arts, and career-technical education pathways.
Beyond its core academics, North Salinas High plays a significant role in the local community by fostering an environment that encourages school spirit and student engagement. The school emphasizes character development and college readiness, providing various support services and resources to help students navigate their high school experience. With its long-standing presence in Salinas, the school remains a focal point for local families, striving to provide inclusive opportunities that cater to the varied interests and ambitions of its students.
For more information, contact North Salinas High at (831) 796-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salinas, CA 93906-2908
(831) 796-7500
NORTH SALINAS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salinas, CA with about 2,216 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Salinas Union High
- Total Students:
- 2,216
- Teachers:
- 94.18
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,216 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SALINAS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.9%
- Asian
- 8.0%
- White
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.