El Monte Union High School District

3537 Johnson Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731-3290
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

El Monte Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,090 students in El Monte Union High School District.
Public Schools in El Monte Union High School District have a diversity score of 0.34, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
8,090 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
369 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
(18-19)
34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of El Monte Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of El Monte Union High  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
84%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of El Monte Union High  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,567 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
20%
12%
# Hispanic Students
6,408 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
79%
56%
# Black Students
25 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
66 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,920
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,986
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,957
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,227
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,339 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,484 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of El Monte Union High  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$158 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of El Monte Union High  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,339
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in El Monte Union High  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,484
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in El Monte Union High  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best El Monte Union High School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosemead High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9063 E. Mission Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 286-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,704 students
Rank: #22.
Arroyo High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 68%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4921 N. Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #33.
El Monte High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 62%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3048 N. Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #44.
South El Monte High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,257 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 57%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Pkwy. Dr.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #66.
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481
Grades: 10-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
El Monte Union High School Community Day
Alternative School
5050 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to El Monte Union High School District?
El Monte Union High School District manages 7 public schools serving 8,090 students.
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte Union High School District?
79% of El Monte Union High School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Monte Union High School District?
El Monte Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is El Monte Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,484 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 8,090 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 84%
  • : 34%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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