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Elk Grove Unified School District

Monterey Trail High School

#6 in Niche Standout High Schools in Sacramento Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 521 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Teachers
    B
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    C
  7. Administration
    B-
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C-
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Monterey Trail High School is an above average, public school located in Elk Grove, CA. It has 2,250 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 31% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading.
Address
8661 Power Inn Rd
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Telephone
(916) 688-0050
Website
egusd.net

Monterey Trail High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
31%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1090
301 responses
Average ACT
24
83 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Living in the Area
A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$85,556
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,560
National
$949
Median Home Value
$349,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
79%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.62 responses
Poll
74%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.62 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 246 responses
Report
  • Rallies
    19%
  • Sports games
    15%
  • Senior Activities
    12%
  • Renaissance Prizes
    11%
  • Visual and Performing Arts
    11%
  • Class Events
    8%
  • Lunch
    7%

Students

Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,250
Free or Reduced Lunch
69%
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.64 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.64 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.64 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$74,024
Teachers in First/Second Year
9%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.81 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.81 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.81 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,515/ year
National
$12,239
84%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.94 responses
48%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.94 responses
66%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.94 responses
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This will be my fourth year attending Monterey Trail High School and although it may not be like the schools in those teen movies, I still am proud to be a Mustang. I loved the diversity of students because there are people who are Hmong, Filipino, African American, French, and Deaf but even though there are so many differences, we still all get along well with respect because that was what our school taught us. Additionally to the diversity of students, we also have a variety of school opportunities such as: the Design And Technology Academy, American Sign Language Club, Hmong Club, Don't Trash The Trail, Key Club, and Bhangra Club! I would definetely recommend this school to anyone and everyone.
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This school has so many good things, the sport teams are so intense, there’s so much diversity on the trail, and there’s school spirit! There’s so many options to choose from at lunch time, there’s a nacho bar, pizza lines, burger lines, and standard cafeteria food. The people there can be an issue at times but you just have to find the right people.
It was okay. I had some internal issues going on throughout my experience. But, what I can say is that I am forever thankful for the few life-long friends I have made at Monterey Trail. The new principal Mr. Swanson is INCREDIBLE. If you ever get the chance, you should meet him. I did have an issue on the track team with the head coach, so tread if you will. But, overall it was pretty cool. The staff is extremely genuine, there's a few bad apples but it does not taint the school as a whole. School spirit is highly encouraged by the staff and those in leadership and ASB, however it is up to the student to show it! Finally, there's only one Trail.