| Address | 8661 Power Inn Road |
|---|---|
| City | Elk Grove |
| State | California |
| Zipcode | 95624 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38.44941°N 121.39833°W |
| Established | 2004 |
| District | Elk Grove Unified School District |
| President | Lara Ricks |
| Teaching staff | 102.64 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 2,298 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Ratio | 22.39[1] |
| Mascot | Mustang |
| Team name | Mustangs |
| Rival | Sheldon High School & Florin High School |
| Feeder schools | Edward Harris Jr. Middle School |
Monterey Trail High School (MTHS or MT) is a 9th-12th grade college preparatory high school located in Elk Grove, California. The school was established in 2004 as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District.
History
The school color of forest green is based on the abundant amount of trees along the areas of Elk Grove, Laguna Creek, and Franklin. The second school color of gold is based on the Monterey Trail becoming well-traveled after the discovery of gold. The school mascot, the Mustang, is based on the horses that travelers rode while traveling the Monterey Trail in the 19th century.[2]
Mark Macres Memorial Stadium
After vice principal died from cancer, the campus football stadium was dedicated to his name on October 26, 2007.[3]
Academics & Pathways
Monterey Trail High School uses a block schedule system and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[4][5] The school also offers career academies in the fields such as Design and Technology Academy (DATA), Animation, Business/Entrepreneurial (BOSS), Digital Media, and Medical Assisting.
Design and Technology Academy (DATA)
The Design and Technology Academy (DATA) of Monterey Trail High School is an acclaimed technology program founded in 2004. The program offers three strands: Computer Science, Engineering, and Environmental Architecture. The DATA pathway also parents two clubs including one in cybersecurity and drone racing.[6]
Business/Entrepreneurial Pathway (BOSS)
The BOSS pathway offers opportunities regarding to developing entrepreneural mindsets. The course is three years long.[7]
Controversies and incidents
On September 30th, 2016, two teenage boys were shot at a nearby park shortly after school dismissal. The incident prompted a lockdown at the school and a neighboring middle school while police investigated the area[8]
On October 31st, 2018, a report of an off-campus sexual assault involving a student prompted an investigation by law enforcement.[9]
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Monterey Trail High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ "History of Monterey Trail". Elizabeth Pinkerton for the School Names Committee. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- ^ "Football stadium to be named in memory of Mark Macres". California Dept. of Education. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved 2009-06-21.
- ^ "Monterey Trail High School - Bell Schedules". mths.egusd.net. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ^ "ACS WASC: Directory of Schools". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. July 2023.
- ^ "Monterey Trail High School - Design and Technology Academy (DATA)". mths.egusd.net. Archived April 25, 2026 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ^ "Monterey Trail High School - BOSS Pathway". mths.egusd.net. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ^ "Police: 2 Teen Boys Shot at Park Near Monterey Trail High School". FOX40. 2016-09-30. Archived April 21, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "Monterey Trail Student Investigated In Alleged Sexual Assault". CBS News. 2018-10-31. Archived August 9, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ Fresh, Mikey (November 8, 2017). "Interview: Saweetie Turned Her "Icy Girl" Video Into A Career Springboard". Vibe. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Williams, Marcel (November 13, 2017). "Bay Area MC Saweetie Talks "Icy Girl" & Social Media Fame". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
- ^ Harper, Diamonte. "Monterey Trail High School Varsity Volleyball"
- ^ Lev, Michael & Christy, Mike (June 25, 2019), "After a lifetime of obstacles, Arizona Wildcats' PJ Johnson awaits his NFL opportunity", Arizona Daily Star, retrieved November 20, 2022