For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,276 students in South El Monte, CA.
The top ranked public high school in South El Monte, CA is South El Monte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South El Monte, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South El Monte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
South El Monte, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South El Monte High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South El Monte, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South El Monte High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 258-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
South El Monte, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11050 Fineview St.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 652-4100
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
2131 Loma Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
South El Monte, CA 91733
(626) 575-2325
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South El Monte, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in South El Monte, CA include South El Monte High School.
How many public high schools are located in South El Monte?
1 public high schools are located in South El Monte.
What is the racial composition of students in South El Monte?
South El Monte public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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