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Monterey High School

Monterey, CA 93940-2538

Phone: (831) 392-3801
Fax: (831) 649-1154
District: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District

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public • Grades 9-12 • 1401 students

Monterey High School serves grades 9-12 in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.

Monterey High School is a public school located in Monterey, CA. 1401 students attend Monterey High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education.
College Readiness	8/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 SAT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using 2019 Average ACT score data from California Department of Education, using 2019 ACT percent college ready data from California Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from California Department of Education, using 2025 Percent of students who meet UC/CSU entrance requirements data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from California Department of Education.

Posted: August 12, 2026

Incredibly strong staff that loves kids and works hard to challenge them and hold them accountable for the learning. It is super impressive how much this school has transformed over the years.

Posted: August 12, 2026

This school is awesome for everyone! The teachers, administrators, and students.

Posted: August 11, 2026

My students thrived at MHS when they attended. They both enjoyed playing sports and being members of the MAOS & SPARC academies.

Posted: August 11, 2026

I'm a teacher at Monterey High School--it's the best school I've ever taught at--the best administration and AMAZING students. I've never felt as supported, encouraged, and believe in--the best collective colleagues ever--thanks Monterey High!

Posted: August 11, 2026

I appreciate the diverse student body and the many offerings at Monterey High School. My son was a part of the MAOS academy which prepared him well for college, and he felt a sense of belonging at the school. He was a student athlete and also appreciated being able to take other electives in his schedule, such as ceramics and digital media. His dual enrollment courses gave him credits that he will apply towards college. Most importantly, he made friends from many walks of life.

Posted: October 2, 2025

Monterey high has the best admin and counseling staff!

Posted: April 20, 2025

We love Monterey high! Great teachers and an excellent principal.

Posted: April 8, 2023

I went here for all four years. It is a fairly solid school despite the financial challenges many of the students face.

Posted: July 12, 2019

They just installed a new "behavior code" that nobody really follows. I have witnessed extremes of vulgarity that would make any level-headed sewage worker barf. The discipline at this place NEEDS to be enforced more seriously.

Posted: July 12, 2019

The leadership works hard to improve itself. A much harder and more serious discipline system needs to be installed urgently, though. The leadership cares for the students, but sometimes it all goes out of hand with some of the knuckleheads running around the school.

Posted: July 12, 2019

It is a fine place to learn about the types of people in the world and how to work the system. Hopefully in the future I can see the campus become more beautiful like it used to look like with the towering spanish gothic spires and mystical murals, but the first thing that needs to change is the discipline effectiveness, and I am determined to improve both those things. Sayonara!

Posted: July 12, 2019

The Homework is not too much, but if you are in an AP class you can expect a bit more of a heap

Posted: July 12, 2019

The students behave horrendously towards the teachers, (and I mean HORRENDOUS), but all my experiences with the teachers has always shown that they will help you if you ask and stay on their good side, (behaving yourself, being respectful...etc.)

Posted: August 27, 2018

my daughter was robbed 3 times within her first year there. Things like character, compassion and respect are not synonymous with this school.

Posted: August 27, 2018

You're kidding right? They had to demote a football coach for bullying students. Demote, not fire.

Posted: August 27, 2018

horrible and i cannot wait til she's out of there. She's in the MAOS program so the classes are decent. But that's it. The school is run down and disgusting but they just sunk a bunch of money into the football field and are giving kids chromebooks. I'd rather see the school improve overall then dole out chromebooks.

Posted: August 27, 2018

I would't know what the school's approach is. They've never articulated one. Some teachers throw more than others but it is what it is.

Posted: August 27, 2018

They are apathetic, lazy and just don't care. With just a few exceptions, the majority of the staff/teachers are horrible. The good ones deserve way better than this school.

Posted: May 30, 2018

Good school overall. Teachers are nice and good teaching.

Posted: May 30, 2018

Posted: March 7, 2017

Extremely bad administration doesn't support the teachers

Posted: September 2, 2016

I graduated from Monterey High School in 2012, and in one year I will receive my Bachelor's from Humboldt State University. Mrs. Eagle, my AP English teacher, prepared me for college more than any other person in my life, and for her I am thankful. Many of my classmates today went to private high schools, and showed up to HSU much less prepared than me. Though Monterey High is far from perfect, it can be a great opportunity for growth, if only students would apply themselves and not expect all learning to happen in the classroom.

Posted: July 3, 2015

Don't get me started about the fights and drugs. My son previously attended San Carlos from 1st-8th grade. During mid-second semester of 8th Grade year , most of his friends were applying for the MAOS program, a program to study oceanographic science. The MAOS program (As we thought) would be considered a private school in a public school type setting BUT.. we were fooled. He got accepted in the MAOS program and on his first day of school he was offered drugs... AS A FRESHMAN! Many people don't realize that the administration is poor too, he got bullied for his small size and scolded for his high voice. This school is polluted with rude, unconscientious people. I highly don't recommend Monterey High School for your kids. Although, my son was small, your kid may not be teased as well. It depends on who you are.

Posted: September 22, 2014

Don't listen to the people complaining of mediocrity. Monterey High can be an excellent school if the student reaches out and puts effort into their high school experience. Sure, MHS is lacking in some aspects and I have had a few teachers I would not width to have again, but no school is perfect and it is up to the student to find opportunities like academies (MAOS, ACA, SPARK), AP classes (many are offered!), and clubs. Remember that in a public school your child will have new experiences, find opportunities, and become friends with many different types of people. Please think twice before choosing a private school...Go Dores!

Posted: August 19, 2014

Honestly, for a public school it's pretty decent. Overall, it isn't a school where I wanted my child to go to. Teachers have a lack of personal communication. Which is what I really look for in a school. Communication is key to helping the student understand what the teacher is teaching, and I think Monterey High just doesn't do that. Luckily my child survived, but if I would have turn back time, I would have put her in another school.

Posted: February 1, 2012

Wonderful high school!!! Great teachers, great campus with a rich history. There are many programs and challenging classes for students. Administration cares about college prep and helping students succeed. The best high school in the district by far!! Amazing academics and athletics and extra-curricular activities to keep the teenagers busy.

Posted: November 30, 2010

My younger son is a Sophmore at Monterey High and let me begin by saying that this school leaves much to be desired! The teachers we have encountered have put forth ZERO EFFORT in regards to school - home communication. The return rate of response on emails is about a 2% at best. When we called the SORRY counseling office, which most times rings off the hook, we were told that all outside emails go to the junk mail. Are you kidding me?? How do they expect to keep in touch with parents...the answer: they don't. The counseling office is just as disappointing where your concern as a parent is tossed to the side and it's excuse after excuse after excuse. Just this week we recieved our son's progress report and it wasn't what we had hoped. Considering none of his teachers had replied to the MANY emails we have sent, we called the counseling department where we were told that we could make an appointment for an after school meeting, but if it's on a Friday they won't show up. WHAT?? It's disheartening to see such a lack of concern on the part of the school staff when you think that they truely are molding the citizens of our future.

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R.Garner
Navy, O-4
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Charleston, Albuquerque, Silverdale, Monterey, Groton, Chesapeake
Silver medal

Reviewed: February 11, 2013

This high school was about 2,500+ students but a large campus with an amazing view of Monterey Bay.
Kids here seemed to be all about looks & money and academics are the least of their concerns. We were not thrilled with the admin nor the teachers but it is what it is now days and seems to be the norm across the country.

Website: http://mhs-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1311606597343

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Monterey	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Monterey	CA	1.1 mi
2	Pebble Beach	Area of Town	Del Monte Forest	CA	2.7 mi
3	Seaside Highlands	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Seaside	CA	4.5 mi
4	Fitch Park at Ord Military Community	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Seaside	CA	5.8 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Monterey	Monterey	CA	0.5 mi
2	Monterey Bay	Monterey	CA	0.5 mi
3	Cannery Row	Monterey	CA	1.3 mi
4	Pacific Grove	Pacific Grove	CA	1.7 mi
5	17-Mile Drive	Pebble Beach	CA	2.3 mi
6	Carmel	Carmel-By-The-Sea	CA	3.1 mi
7	Seaside Highlands	Seaside	CA	4.1 mi

Base	Distance
DLI - Presidio of Monterey	0.7 mi.
Monterey Naval Postgraduate School	1.6 mi.

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