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North Monterey County Center for Independent Study

North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is a public high school in Salinas, CA, serving grades 7–12, rated C+, with 96 students and a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 32% in Math and 18% in Science.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
7–12
Enrollment
96
Students per teacher
23.5:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Alternative/Other

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts33%
Math32%
Science18%

Student body

Hispanic78%
White19%
Asian1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-26.7%
Prior-year enrollment
131

School details

Address
17500 Pesante Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
Phone
(831) 633-7050
Website
nmcusd.org
Setting
Suburb - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062759009412
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School district

North Monterey County Unified School District

District rating
C
Schools
8
Students
4,290
Spending per student
$19,686
Teachers (FTE)
193
Grades
K–12
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About North Monterey County Center for Independent Study

How is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study rated?

North Monterey County Center for Independent Study holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. North Monterey County Unified School District is rated C overall.

How do students at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of North Monterey County Center for Independent Study students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 33% in English Language Arts, 32% in Math and 18% in Science.

What grades does North Monterey County Center for Independent Study serve?

North Monterey County Center for Independent Study serves grades 7–12 as a high school.

How many students attend North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?

96 students attend North Monterey County Center for Independent Study, down from 131 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 23.5:1.

Which school district is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study in?

North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is part of North Monterey County Unified School District, which reports 8 schools, 4,290 students and $19,686 of spending per student.