Everett Alvarez High

1900 Independence Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906

www.salinas.k12.ca.us/sites/eahs/index.htm

2,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Everett Alvarez High School, located in Salinas, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Salinas Union High School District. Established in 1995, the school is named in honor of Everett Alvarez Jr., a distinguished Navy pilot and the second longest-held prisoner of war in American history. The campus serves a diverse student population, offering a wide range of academic programs, including college-preparatory coursework, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Everett Alvarez High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development through a vibrant extracurricular scene. The school supports a variety of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage school spirit and civic engagement. With its commitment to the "Eagle" pride motto, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character, perseverance, and academic achievement, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to the Salinas community and beyond.

2,146

Total Students

97.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Everett Alvarez High
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	1,998
Black	17
Asian	73
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,998 (93.2 %)
Asian
73 (3.4 %)
White
29 (1.4 %)
Two or More
25 (1.2 %)
Black
17 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Salinas Union High
Phone:	(831)796-7800
Website:	http://www.salinas.k12.ca.us/sites/eahs/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	367

* 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 9 591

Grade 10 532

Grade 11 554

Grade 12 469