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 1,276 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 21:1 is equal to 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 (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South El Monte High School's student population of 1,276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A community where everyone thinks independently, works collaboratively, & lives responsibly. EVERY Student a Success Story
School Mascot
Eagles
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 0.10, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 87%.
How many students attend South El Monte High School?
1,276 students attend South El Monte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South El Monte High School students are Hispanic, 4% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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