Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Heights Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Heights Academy's student population of 134 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Heights Academy is 0.37, 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
#6849 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Heights Academy's ranking?
Mountain Heights Academy is ranked #6849 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?
134 students attend Mountain Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Heights Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Heights Academy offer ?
Mountain Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Heights Academy part of?
Mountain Heights Academy is part of San Jacinto Unified School District.
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