Enrollment
326
High
DISTRICT 1,419 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALINAS UNION HIGH·NCES 063398012977
El Puente
20 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906 · (831) 796-7700 · Monterey County
GRADES 07–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
305 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 9 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 2% |
| Grade 9 | 15 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 33 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 93 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 169 | 52% |
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
39.2%
own-school result
Math
4.2%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 9.2% | 30.0% | 38.3% | 22.5% |
| Math | 0.8% | 3.3% | 13.3% | 82.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 39.2% | 4.2% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 3.9% |
| 2022-23 | 35.1% | 6.7% |
| 2021-22 | 30.5% | 4.8% |
| 2018-19 | 16.8% | 1.1% |
| 2017-18 | 22.1% | 3.6% |
| 2016-17 | 14.3% | 1.9% |
| 2015-16 | 12.0% | 2.0% |
| 2014-15 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where El Puente ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 326 | #1,180 of 2,093 | #16 of 31 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #176 of 1,352 | #3 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.8% | #1,203 of 1,351 | #11 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.8% | #674 of 802 | #8 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
326
-13 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 23.1:1
% White
4%
was 7%
% Hispanic
93%
was 89%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 326 | 19.9 | 16.4:1 | 94% (305) |
| 2023-24 | 349 | 19.4 | 18.0:1 | 95% (330) |
| 2022-23 | 279 | 18.4 | 15.1:1 | 87% (243) |
| 2017-18 | 339 | 14.7 | 23.1:1 | 66% (223) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for El Puente.
About El Puente
El Puente is a very small high school located in Salinas, California. Total enrollment is 326 students, and the grades served are 7 through 12. It has 61% fewer students than the average for high schools in California (about 838).
El Puente is part of Salinas Union High, where 12 schools serve 15,703 students.
The share of students at El Puente who are Hispanic is 93%. Other reported shares: 4% White. Monterey County's residents are about 62% Hispanic, 32 points below the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 13%.
There are 19.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 16.4:1. The gap from the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California is 1.8 students per teacher. On the income side, 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Monterey County is 76%.
The school's county is Monterey County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $97,230, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. There are 153 public schools in the county, enrolling about 73,845, El Puente among them.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, Carr Lake Community Day, is the closest to El Puente. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
El Puente falls in the City: Mid-size locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
The school's enrollment fell 4% from 2017-18 to 2024-25. In 2017-18, the student-to-teacher ratio was 23.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 16.4:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at El Puente. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Monterey County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
437,613
Census ACS
Median income
$97,230
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
153
73,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Salinas Union High
- Alisal HighHigh · 2,742 students
- Salinas HighHigh · 2,380 students
- North Salinas HighHigh · 2,106 students
- Everett Alvarez HighHigh · 1,978 students
- Rancho San Juan HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Harden MiddleMiddle · 1,101 students
Other schools in Salinas
- Alisal HighHigh · 2,742 students
- Salinas HighHigh · 2,380 students
- North Salinas HighHigh · 2,106 students
- Everett Alvarez HighHigh · 1,978 students
- Rancho San Juan HighHigh · 1,600 students
- Harden MiddleMiddle · 1,101 students
Nearby schools
- Carr Lake Community Day0.0 mi · 18
- Mount Toro High0.1 mi · 204
- El Gabilan Elementary1.0 mi · 548
- Laurel Wood Elementary1.1 mi · 417
- Sherwood Elementary1.2 mi · 859
- Wellington M. Smith Jr.1.2 mi · 50
Frequently asked questions
About El PuenteHow many students attend El Puente?
El Puente enrolls approximately 326 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does El Puente serve?
El Puente serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Puente?
The student-to-teacher ratio at El Puente is approximately 16.4:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at El Puente?
At El Puente, the student body is approximately 4% White, 93% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is El Puente in?
El Puente is part of Salinas Union High.
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