Serving 412 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mountain Empire High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pine Valley, CA, encompassing approximately 662.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 25.5 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Empire 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 Mountain Empire 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
#8082 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: 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 #8082 out of 9,523 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Mountain Empire High School?
412 students attend Mountain Empire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mountain Empire High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Empire High School?
Mountain Empire High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than 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
2 10/10/2025
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-
5 10/10/2025
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!
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