Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain High School's student population of 44 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
44 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain 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 High School is 0.50, 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
#5359 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
55%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
45%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain High School's ranking?
Mountain High School is ranked #5359 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Mountain High School?
44 students attend Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mountain High School students are Hispanic, and 45% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain High School?
Mountain High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain High School offer ?
Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain High School part of?
Mountain High School is part of Rim Of The World Unified School District.
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