At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
326
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–12
Grade Span
High
Level
Overview
El Puente is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 326 students. It is part of the Salinas Union High district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictSalinas Union High
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93906
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063398012977
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment326
White2.5%
Hispanic / Latino95.3%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian1.1%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.5%
Hispanic
95.3%
Black
0.4%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
0.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.