Monterey High

montereyhigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us/

1,399 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monterey High School, located at 101 Herrmann Drive in Monterey, California, is a key secondary institution within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. As a long-standing pillar of the local community, the school serves a diverse student body by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic preparation with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its mission focuses on fostering student success, promoting college and career readiness, and encouraging active participation in the broader Monterey community.

Beyond the classroom, Monterey High is known for its vibrant school spirit and robust athletic and arts programs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience for its students. The school leverages its location in the heart of the Monterey Peninsula to provide unique learning opportunities and maintain strong connections with local organizations. Through its academic offerings, supportive faculty, and dedication to inclusivity, Monterey High aims to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

1,399

Total Students

65.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey High
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	692
Black	69
Asian	137
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
692 (49.5 %)
White
425 (30.4 %)
Asian
137 (9.8 %)
Black
69 (4.9 %)
Two or More
42 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (2.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)392-3801
Website:	http://montereyhigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	750
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 9 377

Grade 10 359

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 343