Serving 50 students in grades 4-12, Wellington M. Smith Junior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wellington M. Smith Junior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wellington M. Smith Junior's student population of 50 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wellington M. Smith Junior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellington M. Smith Junior is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4999 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Hispanic
98%
56%
White
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)16%
33%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellington M. Smith Junior's ranking?
Wellington M. Smith Junior is ranked #4999 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellington M. Smith Junior?
The graduation rate of Wellington M. Smith Junior is 60-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wellington M. Smith Junior?
50 students attend Wellington M. Smith Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wellington M. Smith Junior students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellington M. Smith Junior?
Wellington M. Smith Junior has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wellington M. Smith Junior offer ?
Wellington M. Smith Junior offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Wellington M. Smith Junior part of?
Wellington M. Smith Junior is part of Monterey County Office Of Education School District.
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