South Monterey County Joint Union High School District’s schools enrolled 2,730 students in the 2023-24 school year, 1.1% less than the previous year, according to the California Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.6% of them were boys, and 48.4% were girls.
South Monterey County Joint Union High School District covers four schools within Monterey County with its main office in King City.
Among the four schools in South Monterey County Joint Union High School District, Greenfield High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,333 students in the 2023-24 school year.
After peaking at 6.3 million in the early 2000s, public school enrollment in California has marked its seventh consecutive decline in the 2023-24 school year, with projections indicating it could fall to approximately 5.2 million by the 2033-34 school year. This trend is attributed to lower birth rates, slowed immigration, and families relocating out of state due to high housing costs. Rural and coastal districts have been particularly affected, facing tough decisions such as school closures and staffing reductions.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Greenfield High School | 1,333 |
| King City High School | 1,200 |
| Pinnacle Coastal Valley High School | 138 |
| Portola-Butler Continuation High School | 59 |
