North Monterey County High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Castroville, California 95012 · North Monterey County Unified
#1001 of 1,343 high schools in California
#14502 of 16,910 nationally
About North Monterey County High
North Monterey County High is a public high located in Castroville, in the North Monterey County Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1001st of 1,343 ranked high schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (53th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,250.
There are 4 schools in Castroville; North Monterey County High ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)11%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Monterey County High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 11%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Monterey County High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Monterey County Middle
Castroville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
624 students · 2.2 km away
Castroville Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students · 2.3 km away
Elkhorn Elementary
Castroville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
550 students · 2.5 km away
Prunedale Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students · 6.1 km away
Echo Valley Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students · 8.1 km away
Santa Rita Pre-K
Salinas · Public other
· 9.1 km away
Gavilan View Middle
Salinas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students · 9.1 km away
Santa Rita Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 9.4 km away
Graves Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–8
32 students · 9.5 km away
Hall District Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
470 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
San Marin High
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1,250 students
Skyline High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students
Terra Linda High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students
Northview High
Covina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,247 students
Montgomery High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,253 students
Lindhurst High
Olivehurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Monterey County High a good school?
North Monterey County High has a Success Index (US) of 24.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1001 of 1,343 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Monterey County High rank in California?
North Monterey County High ranks #1001 of 1,343 high schools in California and #14502 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Monterey County High?
North Monterey County High had 1,250 students in 2025.
Is North Monterey County High a elementary school or a high school?
North Monterey County High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Monterey County High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Monterey County High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.