North Monterey County High
Castroville, CA · North Monterey County Unified · Grades 9-12
979th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
North Monterey County High ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County High 979th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
North Monterey County High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 259 students tested
North Monterey County High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,284 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.5% | 91.2% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| White | 16.8% | 6.9% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near North Monterey County High
Typical home value $686K in zip 95012 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near North Monterey County High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4North Monterey County Center for Independent StudyNorth Monterey County Unified · 3.7 mi away921st of 1,528
ELA 31% · Math 32% - –Central Bay High (Continuation)North Monterey County Unified · 3.7 mi away
- 6Rancho San Juan HighSalinas Union High · 6.9 mi away719th of 1,528
ELA 56% · Math 21% - 5North Salinas HighSalinas Union High · 7.2 mi away884th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 17% - 3Learning for Life CharterMonterey Peninsula Unified · 7.6 mi away · charter1,195th of 1,528
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 1Salinas CommunityMonterey County Office of Education · 7.8 mi away1,399th of 1,528
- –Wellington M. Smith, Jr.Monterey County Office of Education · 7.9 mi away
- 4Everett Alvarez HighSalinas Union High · 8.1 mi away930th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Monterey County High in?
North Monterey County High is part of the North Monterey County Unified district in Castroville, California.
Is North Monterey County High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Monterey County High 979th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Monterey County High?
Hispanic 91%, White 7% (1,284 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Monterey County High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95012 is $686K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.