- Monterey High reported a higher chronically absent students than Carmel High (386 vs. 177).
- Monterey High reported a higher students per counselor than Carmel High (452:1 vs. 280.7:1).
- Monterey High reported a higher graduating cohort than Carmel High (325 vs. 205).
- Graduation rates are within 1 percentage points of each other.
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Monterey High reported a higher chronically absent students than Carmel High (386 vs. 177).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Monterey High reported a higher graduating cohort than Carmel High (325 vs. 205).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Carmel High reported a higher ap enrollment than Monterey High (458 vs. 430).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Monterey High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Carmel High (32 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Monterey High reported a higher students per counselor than Carmel High (452:1 vs. 280.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Monterey High
2 metrics were reported by Monterey High. Comparable data for Carmel High is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
504
Dual enrollment
272
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Carmel High
$33,741.42
Monterey High
$17,463.76
Local revenue share
Carmel High
83.3%
Monterey High
42.6%
State revenue share
Carmel High
13.6%
Monterey High
47%
Federal revenue share
Carmel High
3.1%
Monterey High
10.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Carmel High
21%
Monterey High
29.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Monterey County
$94,486
Monterey County
$94,486
Poverty rate
Monterey County
12.6%
Monterey County
12.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Monterey County
27.9%
Monterey County
27.9%
Unemployment rate
Monterey County
7.3%
Monterey County
7.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.