Serving 672 students in grades 9-12, Marina High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marina High School's student population of 672 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marina High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marina High School often compared to?
Marina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monterey High School, Central Coast High School, Learning For Life Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marina High School?
The graduation rate of Marina High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marina High School?
672 students attend Marina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Marina High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marina High School?
Marina High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marina High School offer ?
Marina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marina High School part of?
Marina High School is part of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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