North Monterey County High

13990 Castroville Blvd.
Castroville, CA 95012

1,250 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Monterey County High School (NMCHS), located in Castroville, California, serves as a central educational hub for the North Monterey County Unified School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. As part of its mission, North Monterey County High focuses on academic growth and personal development, striving to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors. The school remains an integral part of the Castroville community, actively working to bridge the gap between academic achievement and local civic involvement.

1,250

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Monterey County High
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	1,132
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,132 (90.6%)
White
94 (7.5%)
Asian
11 (0.9%)
Two or More
7 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Black
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Monterey County Unified
Phone:	(831)633-5221
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	956
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 327

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 316

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Monterey County High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	327
Grade 10	321
Grade 11	286
Grade 12	316

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Monterey County High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	587	47%
Male	662	53%
Not Specified	1	0%