Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mountainside Middle College High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountainside Middle College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mountainside Middle College High School's student population of 290 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Mountainside Middle College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountainside Middle College High School is 0.53, 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
#3542 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountainside Middle College High School's ranking?
Mountainside Middle College High School is ranked #3542 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountainside Middle College High School?
The graduation rate of Mountainside Middle College High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountainside Middle College High School?
290 students attend Mountainside Middle College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mountainside Middle College High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountainside Middle College High School?
Mountainside Middle College High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountainside Middle College High School offer ?
Mountainside Middle College High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mountainside Middle College High School part of?
Mountainside Middle College High School is part of El Dorado County Office Of Education School District.
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