Poor facilities but the school still succeeds in athletics. Really successful Track & Field teams as well as Cross Country. Friendly students, safe environment, good bell schedule. The 3 block system definately makes it easier on us students. It's a small school, but it;s a relaxed environment. No gang
... Read more activity like at other high schools in the area. Good programs. Good Teachers. I love it. Our gym should definately be remodeled though. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/14/09
I went to the school for 2 weeks and couldn't handle it. The place is an 'animal house.' My teacher there was honestly a drunk. He was known for it. I also, coming from a charter school, was one of the few only kids in class doing work when asked to. One kid was spitting tobacco and spit in on the floor.
... Read more The teacher had no clue about it. I currently am back to the school I came from, Hallmark Charter, and i love it. I have so much more work, but it is definitely worth it then the 'animal house.' Read less
Posted by a student on 10/10/08
Overall, I would have to say that this school is not bad. It offers a wide variety of programs, and help. The teachers are willing to assist the student as long as the studen shows intiative and seeks the help.
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Posted by a parent on 06/30/08
This high school represents the best I've observed in public education. Those individuals who state taht cannot get a respnse with anyone at nmchs must be extraordinarily difficult to contact as I have always been contacted by each individual at the school I either phoned or e-mailed. My child was supremely
... Read more prepared for her college, and is now on the verge of graduating iwth honors, this being accomplished by the outstanding foundation provided by the faculty and staff of nmchs. Recommend with great enthusiasm and without reservation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/02/08
Beware, the campus looks horrible. Hopefully this can be fixed. But that is the parents, and tax payers problem, not the people who work there. They are very good. My son is getting a first rate education. I am very happy that my son didn't go to an elitist private school. Here he has learned about
... Read more working with, and being with a diverse, and very good population of all socioeconomic levels. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/07
All in all my family loves North County High School. The kids get along great, there are many activities and the AP teachers and classes are wonderful!
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Posted by a parent on 02/15/06
My daughter is a student at this school. She is constantly stuggling with classes. The no-child left behind law certainly lacks desire at this school. My daughter needs one-on-one tutoring, but the counselor, teachers just don't seem to understand this. I have had to HIRE a outside tutor to get the
... Read more type of tutoring that my daughter needs. I am disappointed in the level of involvement that the school has shown. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/05
Althoug seemingly a poor school with even poorer facilities, NMCHS is actually one of the most outstanding highschools in the area. They have some of the best teachers available, includeing the espically outstands Ms. Grummon, Ms. Rodgers, Mr. Martin, and Ms. Chu.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/05
Teachers here are high quality and notice the levels of each student and provide teaching accordingly. They give the students feed-back on their abilities which encourages them. The staff is very visable and approachable during the day and students have access to mixing with adults which provides a
... Read more safety feature and growth by interaction with authority figures. There is also a concept of trust and sharing as they have no lockers and everyone meets in the forum for lunch. The layout of the school provides a closeness that helps all ages mix together. The block system of 3 classes/90 minutes is another asset that this school embodies. There is more focus on learning, attendance, and effort with time for fun as well. Lots of college prep. & vocational choices here. Parent support is obvious and grads I've met have good things to say about their 4 years here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/05
I could not be more disappointed in the Staff at North Monterey High School. The untimely or non response to my voice mails from the Principal, is proof that he does not care to follow-up on previous conversations and commitments. I have been waiting for over a year to have a meeting with the
... Read more Athletic Director, Girls Athlete Assistant Director and the Principal, a much needed meeting to clear up all the different versions of our conversations. It seams to be a ... he said-she said problem. Despite numerous attempts and phone calls, my concerns have been ignored. On another note, my oldest graduated at the top of her class. After her entrance exams to College, she had to take prerequisite classes, very disappointing to know she was not properly prepared for college, despite having completing high level classes. A total waste of the first half year of college. Read less
School Profile for North Monterey County High School
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Enrollment
Programs
Resources
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Student enrollment:
1,451
Students per teacher:
25
Full-time teachers:
58
Number of classrooms:
50
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Drafting, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Word Processing, Welding
Arts
Art
Fine Arts
Dance
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Law, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology
English
Literature
Music
Orchestra
Advanced Placement
Math, English
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Castroville schools — North Monterey County High School is located at 13990 Castroville Blvd, Castroville CA 95012. 13990 Castroville Blvd is in the 95012 ZIP code in Castroville, CA The school district for North Monterey County High School is the North Monterey County Unified Sd. North Monterey County High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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