For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,179 students in Seaside, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA are Seaside High School and Central Coast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seaside, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Seaside have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Seaside, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Coast High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Seaside, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaside High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Noche Buena St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Central Coast High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3560
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day
Alternative School
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Seaside, CA include Seaside High School and Central Coast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seaside?
3 public high schools are located in Seaside.
What is the racial composition of students in Seaside?
Seaside public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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