North Salinas High

2,112 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,112

Total Students

98.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Salinas High
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	1,940
Black	21
Asian	69
Two or More	33
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,940 (91.9 %)
Asian
69 (3.3 %)
White
40 (1.9 %)
Two or More
33 (1.6 %)
Black
21 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (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)796-7500
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,515
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	454

* 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 10 562

Grade 11 536

Grade 12 423