Salinas High
Salinas, CA · Salinas Union High · Grades 9-12
383rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
Salinas High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Salinas High 383rd of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 75% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 75th in 2025 — improving.
Salinas High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 616 students tested
Salinas High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,446 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 76.3% | ▲ 11.9 pts | |
| White | 26.2% | 16.3% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Salinas High
Typical home value $774K in zip 93901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Salinas High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Carr Lake Community DaySalinas Union High · 1.5 mi away
- 1Mount Toro HighSalinas Union High · 1.5 mi away1,478th of 1,528
ELA 7% · Math 0% - 3El PuenteSalinas Union High · 1.5 mi away1,175th of 1,528
ELA 39% · Math 4% - –Open Door CharterMonterey County Office of Education · 1.6 mi away · charter
- –Mission Trails ROPMission Trails ROP · 2.3 mi away
- –Wellington M. Smith, Jr.Monterey County Office of Education · 2.5 mi away
- 5North Salinas HighSalinas Union High · 2.8 mi away884th of 1,528
ELA 48% · Math 17% - 1Salinas CommunityMonterey County Office of Education · 3.1 mi away1,399th of 1,528
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Salinas High in?
Salinas High is part of the Salinas Union High district in Salinas, California.
Is Salinas High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Salinas High 383rd of 1,528 California high schools (better than 75% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Salinas High?
Hispanic 76%, White 16%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 3% (2,446 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Salinas High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93901 is $774K 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.