Serving 1,539 students in grades 9-12, Mount Miguel 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Miguel High serves the western part of its district in Spring Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 11.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Miguel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mount Miguel High School's student population of 1,539 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,539 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Miguel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Miguel High School is 0.52, 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
#5851 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Miguel High School's ranking?
Mount Miguel High School is ranked #5851 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mount Miguel High School often compared to?
Mount Miguel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Vista High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Miguel High School?
The graduation rate of Mount Miguel High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mount Miguel High School?
1,539 students attend Mount Miguel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mount Miguel High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Miguel High School?
Mount Miguel High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mount Miguel High School offer ?
Mount Miguel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Miguel High School part of?
Mount Miguel High School is part of Grossmont Union High School District.
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