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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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 7,278 students in El Monte Union High School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in California.
Public High Schools in El Monte Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in El Monte Union High School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arroyo High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,790 Schools
# Students
7,278 Students
2,122,151 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
101,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Monte Union High School District, which is ranked #689 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#612 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
81%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
78%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1992–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
1%
21%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,014 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,901 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$233 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$218 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,014
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,901
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best El Monte Union High School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosemead High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9063 East Mission Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 286-3141
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 286-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4921 North Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
El Monte Union High School Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5050 Kings Row
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-4943
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
El Monte High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3048 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
South El Monte High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Pkwy. Dr.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-6181
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12347 Ramona Blvd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 442-0481
Gr: 10-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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