Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Empire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Empire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mountain Empire High School's student population of 426 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Empire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Empire High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2798 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Empire High School's ranking?
Mountain Empire High School is ranked #2798 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Empire High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Empire High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mountain Empire High School?
426 students attend Mountain Empire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mountain Empire High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Empire High School?
Mountain Empire High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Empire High School offer ?
Mountain Empire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Empire High School part of?
Mountain Empire High School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/1/2020
My daughter recently graduated from MEHS, and I cannot say enough good things about this school! I was an involved parent and enjoyed the welcoming environment. I want to point out that you will get so much benefit from being involved and communicating often with the teachers and staff. Everyone at MEHS is so caring and responsive. My daughter had some difficulties and I am just SO grateful that she was surrounded by such a caring team because they were able to reach out to me when they saw something and I was able to reach out to them when I had concerns. Overall, my daughter is a successful young adult because of the compassion and guidance of all the amazing people at MEHS!
2 1/31/2011
I am an alumni from this school. Most of the teachers were pretty awesome but overall, I feel like this school lacked A LOT. The kids were brats and jerks, some of the teachers weren't very good, the school aids weren't very good. I give it a C-
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