Salinas High
Salinas, CA · Salinas Union High
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, midsize
383rd of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 75%▲ Improving
726 South Main St., Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 796-7400Official website ↗NCES ID 063398005336Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 616 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,446 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 76.3% | ▲ 15.6 pts | |
| White | 26.0% | 16.3% | ▼ 9.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.6% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 2.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $774K in zip 93901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Salinas High
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ELA 7% ▼62 · Math 0% ▼34Compare - #1175El PuenteSalinas Union High · 1.5 mi away1,175th of 1,528
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- #884North Salinas HighSalinas Union High · 2.8 mi away884th of 1,528
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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.