Mt. Everest Academy

4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Everest Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : 75-79%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt. Everest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mt. Everest Academy's student population of 227 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mt. Everest Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
75-79%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Everest Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
85-89%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Everest Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
46%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Mt. Everest Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Mt. Everest Academy and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt. Everest Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt. Everest Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Everest Academy?
The graduation rate of Mt. Everest Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Everest Academy?
227 students attend Mt. Everest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mt. Everest Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Everest Academy?
Mt. Everest Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Everest Academy offer ?
Mt. Everest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mt. Everest Academy part of?
Mt. Everest Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)

School Reviews

5   10/17/2011
Curriculum is easy to follow. Support is unbelievable! Options are plenty! Flexibility is superb and unlike any other school. Quality is unbeatable! Excellent academics, wide variety of extra curricular activities including music and art. Rated one of the top 5 schools in San Diego based on test scores.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • State Accredited: Yes
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79%
  • : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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