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101 Herrmann Drive, Monterey, CA 93940-2538
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 25.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 506/1,596 (68th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 656/1,596 (59th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,401 |
| Low-Income Students | 815 (58.2%) |
| English Learners | 102 (7.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.6 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period. Math fell 2.3 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
62.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 63.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
25.4% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 24.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Monterey High compare within the district?
Monterey High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Monterey Peninsula Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monterey High rank in California?
Monterey High ranks No. 506 of 1,596 in reading and No. 656 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Monterey High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.9% meet the reading standard and 20.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monterey High compare with other schools in Monterey County?
Monterey High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 15 9–12 schools in Monterey County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Monterey CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey HighThis school | 25.4% | 62.6% |
| Marina High | 21.6% | 50.8% |
| Seaside High | 9.9% | 39.2% |
