Type Public Secondary Principal Judith Peterson Number of students ~2600 Phone +1 831-796-7400 Colors Purple, Gold | CEEB code 52755 Grades 9-12 Campus type Rural / Suburban Founded 1882 | |
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Address 726 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA District |
Salinas High School is a public 9–12 high school established in Salinas, California, United States. It is the first of four primary high schools of the Salinas Union High School District. The school was moved to its current central Salinas location in 1920. The campus was rebuilt circa the year 1999. While most buildings were demolished and replaced, the original main wing and bell tower were retained and renovated. The current principal is Judith Peterson, with assistants Paul Brennan, Blaise DiGirolamo, Ethelvina Sanchez-Vega. As of the 2011–12 school year the school enrolled 2600 students. Its campus is situated in a Rural / Suburban setting. The Salinas Cowboys compete in the Monterey Bay League of the CIF Central Coast Section. The school colors are Purple and Gold.