North Salinas High School
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 796-7500
Fax: (831) 796-7505
District: Salinas Union High School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2106 students
North Salinas High School, a public school located in Salinas, CA, serves grades 9-12 in the Salinas Union High School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
North Salinas High School is a public school located in Salinas, CA. 2106 students attend North Salinas High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | 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 | 4/10 | 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. |
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They never stock up on the vending machines and i am starving for a snack in class and we do not even have access to food while we are in class which is sick and twisted.
Posted: August 10, 2018
Very good! I'd really like to go to this school, they have amazing teachers!
Posted: August 10, 2018
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Posted: March 17, 2018
Not a positive one at all. Alot of parents, including myself are not treated as being part of a community working together to help all students succeed.
Posted: March 17, 2018
A math teacher has students do homework daily for weeks. Then, they are allowed 1 homework review day before a test. Also, this school is not like others that have certain teachers who stay 1 hour after school, for effective tutoring. It is not a priority at this school.
Posted: March 17, 2018
Most teachers do an excellent or good job, considering the stressful climate at this school, caused by the Principal and her inner circle, and many disrespectful students. There are some teachers though that definitely could be doing a better job.
Posted: March 17, 2018
From what it appears, PBIS lessons are hardly working at all, among other things.
Posted: March 17, 2018
Principal Barbara Lawrence-Emanuel lacks leadership skills. She also focuses on sports, the band, jazz band, sports medicine...She also has caused so many Vice-principals, and teachers to leave. You cannot have a great school if you have your own personal agenda, and are not looking for ways to help more students succeed. Technology classes were requested two years ago, but Principal refused to make it happen.
Posted: March 17, 2018
Not what I heard from some parents. If you are a parent who goes to this school looking for additional support for your child, you are usually not wanted there. Not a welcoming environment.
Posted: March 17, 2018
The overall climate at this school appears to be students are not driven to be the best that they can be, or be respectful, like the students at Alisal that feel like they are part of a community. That there are alot of clubs, and programs for them. So, this can lead to more bullying. We also have alot of fights on, and off campus.
Posted: December 6, 2017
There is no anti-bullying program. It just doesn't exist. Students are allowed to bully teachers, that's how bad it is at North High
Posted: December 6, 2017
The school leadership does not have a model for communicating with his teachers that is effective and transparent.
Posted: December 6, 2017
The administration does not care. It does not promote academic excellence at the school.
Posted: December 6, 2017
Mamy teachers, especially new teachers, are very much disrespected by students at the school. The use of profanity, violence, stealing, is quite common at the school from students.
Posted: November 10, 2017
Posted: November 10, 2017
They receive little support from admins. And they teach their heart out. Student culture is not academic. So, teachers are not.appreciated for.what they do.
Posted: November 10, 2017
Absolutely terrible. I have never se n a school like this. It is unbelievably sad.
Posted: July 28, 2017
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Posted: July 28, 2017
From what I have seen, this school has been extremely a positive for my daughter. Her academics have improved since she started here. One thing I will mention is this, how our kids do it not the sole responsibility of any school.. whether your student attends a top notch school or a school such as this that does not have the best record, it is also the parents job to do their part with their child once they are home. You have to invest into your child. Do homework and projects with them. You brought your child into this world. Take their studies into your hands as well and INVEST in them : )
Posted: July 28, 2017
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Posted: May 19, 2015
Worse high school ever! The administration is extremely incompetent. The school has excellent teachers but the admin is much less desirable. The new principal is non responsive to parents and students. She is never available and when she is, half the time she's very rude. The administration isn't even aware of Ed Code to the point where parents have to explain their rights to school admin.
Posted: September 24, 2009
Posted: November 6, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Seaside Highlands | Seaside | CA | 11.9 mi | |
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| 3 | Monterey Bay | Monterey | CA | 15.5 mi | |
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| 5 | Pacific Grove | Pacific Grove | CA | 16.1 mi | |
| 6 | 17-Mile Drive | Pebble Beach | CA | 17.5 mi | |
| 7 | Carmel | Carmel-By-The-Sea | CA | 18.5 mi |
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