Monterey Trail High

2,263 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monterey Trail High School, located in Elk Grove, California, is a large, diverse public high school serving the surrounding community within the Elk Grove Unified School District. Known for its expansive campus and vibrant school spirit, the school places a heavy emphasis on academic achievement, college readiness, and career technical education (CTE). It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs, including the "Passport" and various career academies, which are designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Monterey Trail is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, particularly in athletics and the performing arts. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates its multicultural student body through various clubs, cultural events, and leadership opportunities. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic development, Monterey Trail High School aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are equipped to be active and responsible contributors to their community.

2,263

Total Students

104.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Trail High
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	513
Black	352
Asian	992
Two or More	181
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	82

Asian
992 (43.8%)
Hispanic
513 (22.7%)
Black
352 (15.6%)
Two or More
181 (8.0%)
White
130 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
82 (3.6%)
American Indian
13 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)688-0050
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	286

* 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 9 590

Grade 10 549

Grade 11 529

Grade 12 595