South El Monte High School

1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,257 students in grades 9-12, South El Monte 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 92% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : 22%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South El Monte High School's student population of 1,257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,257 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South El Monte High School is 0.08, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
22%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South El Monte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
59%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South El Monte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of South El Monte High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in South El Monte High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
96%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in South El Monte High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in South El Monte High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of South El Monte High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of South El Monte High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South El Monte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South El Monte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South El Monte High School often compared to?
South El Monte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Monte High School, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South El Monte High School?
The graduation rate of South El Monte High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend South El Monte High School?
1,257 students attend South El Monte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South El Monte High School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South El Monte High School?
South El Monte High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South El Monte High School offer ?
South El Monte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South El Monte High School part of?
South El Monte High School is part of El Monte Union High School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for EMUEA Staff
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day for 10-Month Classified Staff
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : 22%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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