For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,730 students in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,730 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, which is ranked #1132 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1147 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
95%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,573 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,853
$19,974
Spending / Student
$21,573
$18,396
Best South Monterey County Joint Union High School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King City High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Portola-butler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
760 Broadway St.
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
King City, CA 93930
(831) 385-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,730 students.
What is the rank of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District is ranked #1132 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
95% of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District?
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Monterey County Joint Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,573 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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