Serving 325 students in grades 9-12, Mt. San Jacinto 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. San Jacinto High School's student population of 325 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Mt. San Jacinto 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 Mt. San Jacinto High School is 0.24, 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
#8905 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. San Jacinto High School's ranking?
Mt. San Jacinto High School is ranked #8905 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. San Jacinto High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. San Jacinto High School is 81%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. San Jacinto High School?
325 students attend Mt. San Jacinto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mt. San Jacinto High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt. San Jacinto High School?
Mt. San Jacinto High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. San Jacinto High School offer ?
Mt. San Jacinto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. San Jacinto High School part of?
Mt. San Jacinto High School is part of Palm Springs Unified School District.
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