Monterey County Home Charter vs Salinas High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monterey County Home Charter
Salinas · Charter other · Grades K–12
255 students
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
| Measure | Monterey County Home Charter Salinas, California | Salinas High Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #727 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #12440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 255 | 2,380 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 2,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| city | Salinas | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Salinas High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69% vs 77.5%).
- •Monterey County Home Charter does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 21.6).
- •Salinas High is the larger school with 2,380 students compared with 255.
- •Monterey County Home Charter is a charter school while Salinas High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monterey County Home Charter better than Salinas High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monterey County Home Charter and Salinas High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monterey County Home Charter: 255. Salinas High: 2,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monterey County Home Charter and Salinas High rank in California?
Monterey County Home Charter is unranked and Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).