High School Reach

Top high schools in Monterey County for UC admissions

2025 data. The number is each school's UC Reach Score.

1. 1 Robert L Stevenson High SchoolPrivate Pebble Beach 95
2. 2 Carmel High School Carmel 44
3. 3 Pacific Grove High School Pacific Grove 40
4. 4 Monterey High School Monterey 38
5. 5 Rancho San Juan High School Salinas 29
6. 6 Salinas High School Salinas 24
7. 7 Gonzales High School Gonzales 23
8. 8 Palma High SchoolPrivate Salinas 23
9. 9 North Monterey County High School Castroville 22
10. 10 Alisal High School Salinas 20

UC Reach Score = top-6 UC admits per 100 seniors, counted at each campus. The 10 highest scores among the 17 Monterey County schools ranked for 2025. Source: High School Reach