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Carr Lake Community Day

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Carr Lake Community Day is a small high school in Salinas, California, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of just 21, all of whom are Hispanic. The school is part of the Salinas Union High School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carr Lake Community Day faces significant challenges, with abysmal academic performance, extremely high chronic absenteeism, and very low graduation rates. Only 0% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools like Rancho San Juan High, Salinas High, and Everett Alvarez High. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is an alarming 85.7%, more than 4 times the rate of nearby schools, and its four-year graduation rate is only 22.5%, far below the state average.

The data suggests that Carr Lake Community Day and its students require significant, targeted interventions and support to address the systemic issues contributing to the poor outcomes. With 95.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges that impact their educational experiences. Strategies focused on improving attendance, academic support, and addressing the unique needs of the student population may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Carr Lake Community Day.

Students ?

9.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,904

Per pupil spending ?

94.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10 Sherwood Pl.
Salinas, CA 93906-4010

(831) 796-7700

District: Salinas Union High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.9%

White:

5.6%

Asian:

5.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2012 → 13th in 2013

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (0% vs 33% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (74% vs 19% California)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school0%

District avg24%

California avg33%

Not ranked this year

Carr Lake Community Day did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

981^st of 1,543Salinas Union High among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2013	8.2	2260 of 2379	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	8.1	2151 of 2259	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	3.5	2144 of 2179	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	11.4	1907 of 2063	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	19.0	1703 of 2005	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	18.6	1488 of 1777	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	7.6	1726 of 1769	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2013	8.6	2122 of 2426	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	13.6	1865 of 2354	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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Schools Near Carr Lake Community Day

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carr Lake Community Day	Public	7-12	10 Sherwood Pl.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7700	18	2	9.0	94.4%	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (88.9%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				0.0					$22,904	$3,409	$19,495
El Puente	Public	7-12	20 Sherwood Pl.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7700	326	20	16.3	93.6%	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	304 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	26.2	1567^th of 2162 public high schools	27.5%		28.5	1531^st of 2159 public high schools	29.1%	36			16.7	17.5	35.6	39.2	1.0	4.2	$20,378	$1,607	$18,771
Mount Toro High	Public	9-12	10 Sherwood Pl.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7700	204	14	14.7	96.1%	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (97.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.3	2052^nd of 2162 public high schools	5.1%		12.8	1902^nd of 2159 public high schools	11.9%	150		1.7	2.2	1.9	6.9	6.9	0.0	0.0	$41,789	$8,313	$33,476
Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	867 East Laurel Dr.	Salinas	93905	Monterey County	Mission Trails Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(831) 753-4209	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Salinas High	Public	9-12	55 Kip Dr.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7500	2,106	105	20.1	93.5%	52 (2.5%)	13 (0.6%)	1,933 (91.8%)	71 (3.4%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	25 (1.2%)	39.7	1266^th of 2162 public high schools	41.4%		38	1291^st of 2159 public high schools	40.2%	25	13.6	22.4	6.3	16.8	47.8	47.8	17.4	17.4	$16,921	$1,751	$15,170
Salinas High	Public	9-12	726 South Main St.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7400	2,380	110	21.6	77.5%	401 (16.8%)	20 (0.8%)	1,810 (76.1%)	71 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	72 (3.0%)	73.6	523^rd of 2162 public high schools	75.8%		73.2	520^th of 2159 public high schools	75.9%	3	32.0	45.8	11.1	36.9	68.7	68.7	34.5	34.5	$16,217	$1,420	$14,797
Salinas Community	Public	7-12	615 Leslie Dr.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Monterey County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 755-9520	101	5	20.4	88.1%	5 (5.0%)	3 (3.0%)	93 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.7	1729^th of 2162 public high schools	20.0%		13.8	1856^th of 2159 public high schools	14.0%	127			7.7	5.6	16.7	13.8	8.0	6.7	$56,780	$9,035	$47,745
Open Door Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	901 Blanco Cir.	Salinas	93901	Monterey County	Monterey County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 840-8199	53	3	18.0	90.6%	4 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			3.0	3.0					$44,737	$214	$44,523
Everett Alvarez High	Public	9-12	1900 Independence Blvd.	Salinas	93906	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7800	1,978	91	21.8	92.7%	21 (1.1%)	9 (0.5%)	1,860 (94.0%)	62 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (1.2%)	40.6	1246^th of 2162 public high schools	42.4%		41.9	1193^rd of 2159 public high schools	44.7%	53	16.3	30.2	13.6	21.0	47.9	47.9	14.6	14.6	$16,512	$1,512	$15,000
Alisal High	Public	9-12	777 Williams Rd.	Salinas	93905	Monterey County	Salinas Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(831) 796-7600	2,742	120	22.9	95.2%	9 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	2,685 (97.9%)	31 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.3%)	53.8	953^rd of 2162 public high schools	55.9%		53.4	921^st of 2159 public high schools	57.3%	32	22.7	37.1	4.7	28.4	56.5	56.5	20.2	20.2	$16,278	$1,640	$14,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Carr Lake Community Day

How many students attend Carr Lake Community Day?

In the 2024-25 school year, 18 students attended Carr Lake Community Day.

What district is Carr Lake Community Day in?

Salinas Union High

What is the racial makeup of Carr Lake Community Day?

Students at Carr Lake Community Day are 89% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% Asian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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