South El Monte High School vs. El Monte High School
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School Overview
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South El Monte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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El Monte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
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).
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, El Monte High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower 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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,125 students
1,383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
68 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5402 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3410 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
17%
Graduation Rate
85%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
262
329
Grade 10 Students
257
342
Grade 11 Students
298
344
Grade 12 Students
308
368
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
94%
86%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.11
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%