For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,129 students in El Monte, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in El Monte, CA are Arroyo High School, El Monte Union High School Community Day and El Monte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Monte, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in El Monte have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
El Monte, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arroyo High School, with 94% 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 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in El Monte, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4921 N. Cedar Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 444-9201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #33.
El Monte High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3048 N. Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 444-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,588 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 10-12
| 306 students
El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3300 Gilman Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 524 students
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-3
| 257 students
12460 Fineview St.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4200
Grades: 7-8
| 631 students
10807 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 258-5809
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3501 Durfee Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 652-4450
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
10900 Mulhall St.
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2321
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
4520 North Whistler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 575-2328
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Shadow Hills Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12347 Ramona Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 433-0418
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in El Monte, CA include Arroyo High School, El Monte Union High School Community Day and El Monte High School.
How many public high schools are located in El Monte, CA?
5 public high schools are located in El Monte, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in El Monte, CA?
El Monte, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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