Carmel Valley High

20 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carmel Valley High School, located in the scenic Carmel Valley of Monterey County, is a specialized alternative high school within the Carmel Unified School District. The school is designed to provide a supportive, small-scale learning environment for students who may benefit from a more personalized academic approach than that found in a traditional, large-campus setting. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school fosters closer relationships between students and faculty, allowing for tailored instruction that helps students stay on track for graduation and achieve their educational goals.

Beyond its academic focus, Carmel Valley High emphasizes personal growth, social-emotional well-being, and career readiness. The campus culture is built on inclusivity and flexibility, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum that balances core requirements with individualized support systems. Its location in the quiet, natural surroundings of Schulte Road further contributes to an atmosphere conducive to focused study and a low-stress transition for students navigating their path toward a high school diploma.

Total Students

2.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Valley High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	1

White
11 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (35.0 %)
Black
1 (5.0 %)
Two or More
1 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carmel Unified
Phone:	(831)624-4462
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 5

Grade 12 15