South El Monte High School is a high school in South El Monte, California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is a part of the El Monte Union High School District. Asahi Gakuen, a part-time Japanese school, operates its San Gabriel campus at South El Monte High School.
Serving 1,125 students in grades 9-12, South El Monte 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South El Monte High serves the southwest part of South El Monte, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's edge, and the furthest boundary located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South El Monte High School's student population of 1,125 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,125 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A community where everyone thinks independently, works collaboratively, & lives responsibly. EVERY Student a Success Story
School Rankings
South El Monte 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 South El Monte High School is 0.11, 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
#5402 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South El Monte High School's ranking?
South El Monte High School is ranked #5402 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South El Monte High School often compared to?
South El Monte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Monte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South El Monte High School?
The graduation rate of South El Monte High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend South El Monte High School?
1,125 students attend South El Monte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South El Monte High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South El Monte High School?
South El Monte High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South El Monte High School offer ?
South El Monte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South El Monte High School part of?
South El Monte High School is part of El Monte Union High School District.
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