South Monterey County Joint Union High

South Monterey County Joint Union High is an open, traditional public school district located at 800 Broadway St. in King City, California. Situated in a remote town setting within the broader Salinas metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates four schools dedicated strictly to secondary education for grades 9 through 12. The district serves a total population of 2,666 students, with an enrollment distribution of 665 ninth graders, 660 tenth graders, 652 eleventh graders, and 689 twelfth graders. The student body comprises 1,258 female and 1,408 male students, with a demographic breakdown including 2,529 Hispanic, 103 White, 20 Asian, 8 American Indian, 5 multiracial, and 1 Pacific Islander student.

To support its educational programs and school operations, the district relies on a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of approximately 502.64 staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 232.48 FTE teachers, 33.81 FTE instructional aides, and 236.35 FTE support staff members. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union, South Monterey County Joint Union High maintains a dedicated focus on upper-level public education. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information can contact the district office by phone at (831) 385-0606 or visit their official website at http://www.smcjuhsd.org.