About This School
Alisal High School is located in Salinas, CA and is one of 5 high schools in Salinas Union High School District. It is a public school that serves 2422 students in grades 9-12.
Alisal High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alisal High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alisal High School had an API growth score of 708 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alisal High School's 2011 base score was 686 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Alisal High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alisal High School's students and teachers. more
Alisal High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alisal High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Alisal High School had an API growth score of 708 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Alisal High School's 2011 base score was 686 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Alisal High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alisal High School's students and teachers. more
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$8,687Per Pupil
The Salinas Union High spends $8,687 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Salinas Union High District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Trails Rop High School 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Everett Alvarez High School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Salinas Community School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Mount Toro High School 2.8 miles | |
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| Soaring Eagles Christian Academy 2.9 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Salinas Union High School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Alisal High School777 Williams Rd
Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 796-7600
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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5 out of 10
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 2422
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Alisal High School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
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24:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Alisal High School had 24 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Alisal High School
PATRICK ASKEW: AHS has kept its poor reputation due to the Ignorant students of others districts whom associate "gangs" with AHS. An unfair association. AHS has the most clean campus and the facilities are uncomperable to any other school city-wide; they have theatre, a pool, a stadium and all of this is in A-1 Condition, imaculate.
AHS students are the most non-arrogant non assuming individuals I have known. I have coached sports for many years in Monterey county and feel at comfortable at AHS whenever we play there.
AHS student body represents, in my view, the high standards of any school in any district anyplace.
AHS students are the most non-arrogant non assuming individuals I have known. I have coached sports for many years in Monterey county and feel at comfortable at AHS whenever we play there.
AHS student body represents, in my view, the high standards of any school in any district anyplace.
Submitted on Nov 30, 2009
Alisal High School
5
The school has a really bad rep because it is located in east side of Salinas yet the school has some of the best facilities (stadium, swimming pool, theater) out of any school in this area. One thing is forsure, no one has more school spirit than the mighty Alisal Trojans!
Submitted by a Teacher on Oct 16, 2009
Alisal High School
i think that is a very good school fro all of those who wants to be someone an life
Submitted by a Current Student on May 19, 2009
Alisal High School
The best school you can attend.
Submitted by a Current Student on May 14, 2009
About Salinas, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Salinas | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,720 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 30 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 46% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 3.66 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 66%/33% |
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