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PublicHighGrades 7–12Alternative Education School
20 Sherwood Pl., Salinas, CA 93906 · (831) 796-7700 · Part of Salinas Union High School District
Salinas’ School Grade C better than 26% of California school districts
Students
326
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
7–12
What stands out about El Puente
- Enrollment up 37% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
Location
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20 Sherwood Pl., Salinas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 79
Grade 87
Grade 915
Grade 1033
Grade 1193
Grade 12169
Enrollment over time
238’20
372’21
279’22
349’23
326’24
Up 37% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%White 4%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about El Puente from Salinas families.
Other schools in Salinas Union High School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.