Seaside High

seasidehigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us/

1,073 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Seaside High School, located in Seaside, California, is a key component of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes rigorous college-preparatory courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

The school prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Seaside High emphasizes character development, digital literacy, and civic responsibility. By leveraging resources within the Monterey Peninsula community, the school provides students with diverse opportunities for experiential learning and community service, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the global society while remaining connected to their local roots.

1,073

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seaside High
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	869
Black	47
Asian	59
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	15

Hispanic
869 (81.1%)
White
60 (5.6%)
Asian
59 (5.5%)
Black
47 (4.4%)
Two or More
20 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)392-3530
Website:	http://seasidehigh.mpusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	856
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 252

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 278