Enrollment
96
High
DISTRICT 456 · STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH MONTEREY COUNTY UNIFIED·NCES 062759009412
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
17500 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907 · (831) 633-7050 · Monterey County
GRADES 07–12HIGH22-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL96 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
80 students
DISTRICT 88% · 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 | 3 | 3% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 36 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 30 | 31% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · 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
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
31.1%
own-school result
Math
31.9%
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 | 8.9% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 46.7% |
| Math | 10.6% | 21.3% | 8.5% | 59.6% |
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 | 31.1% | 31.9% |
| 2023-24 | 25.4% | 14.5% |
| 2022-23 | 26.4% | 11.1% |
| 2021-22 | 22.7% | 14.6% |
| 2018-19 | 43.4% | 3.7% |
| 2017-18 | 34.0% | 7.4% |
| 2016-17 | 43.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015-16 | 36.0% | 9.0% |
| 2014-15 | 36.0% | 7.0% |
% 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 North Monterey County Center for Independent Study ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Monterey County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 96 | #1,590 of 2,093 | #22 of 31 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
96
-79 (-45%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 141
Student : Teacher
23.5:1
was 25.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 96 | 4.1 | 23.5:1 | 83% (80) |
| 2023-24 | 131 | 5.1 | 25.9:1 | 77% (101) |
| 2022-23 | 168 | 6.9 | 24.4:1 | 73% (123) |
| 2020-21 | 175 | 7 | 25.0:1 | 69% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 155 | 7 | 22.1:1 | 47% (73) |
| 2015-16 | 187 | 5 | 37.4:1 | 52% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 98 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 287 | 8 | 35.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 141 | 5 | 28.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Monterey County Center for Independent Study.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (155 to 96); teachers down 42% (7 to 4.1).
About North Monterey County Center for Independent Study
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is a small high school with its address in Salinas, California. School enrollment was 96 students in 2024-25, in grades 7 through 12. For comparison, high schools in California average about 838 students.
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is among 8 schools run by North Monterey County Unified, which serves 4,289 students.
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is 78% Hispanic by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 19% White. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Monterey County's population at about 62%. North Monterey County Center for Independent Study's diversity index is 33%, against a US figure of 70%.
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study employs 4.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 23.5:1. This ratio sits 5.3 above the 18.2:1 average for high schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 83% in 2024-25.
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is located in Monterey County, where the median household income is $97,230, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is one of 153 public schools in the county.
The closest other public school is Central Bay High (Continuation), less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies North Monterey County Center for Independent Study's location as Suburb: Mid-size.
Federal records list enrollment at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study as 175 in 2020-21 and 96 in 2024-25. A change that size can reflect a shift in the grades the school serves as well as a change in students. The ratio was 25.0:1 in 2020-21 and 23.5:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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 North Monterey County Unified
- North Monterey County HighHigh · 1,250 students
- Prunedale ElementaryElementary · 644 students
- North Monterey County MiddleMiddle · 624 students
- Castroville ElementaryElementary · 600 students
- Elkhorn ElementaryElementary · 550 students
- Echo Valley ElementaryElementary · 502 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
- Central Bay High (Continuation)0.0 mi · 23
- Prunedale Elementary0.2 mi · 644
- Gavilan View Middle3.1 mi · 556
- Elkhorn Elementary3.1 mi · 550
- Echo Valley Elementary3.5 mi · 502
- La Joya Elementary3.5 mi · 498
Frequently asked questions
About North Monterey County Center for Independent StudyHow large is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study enrolls approximately 96 students in grades 07-12.
Is North Monterey County Center for Independent Study an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
The student-to-teacher ratio at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is approximately 23.5:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
At North Monterey County Center for Independent Study, the student body is approximately 19% White, 78% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
Who oversees North Monterey County Center for Independent Study?
North Monterey County Center for Independent Study is overseen by North Monterey County Unified in Monterey County.
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