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El Monte High

El Monte Union High · Los Angeles County · 3048 North Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731-3365

(626) 444-7701 · www.emuhsd.org/emhs

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7/10
#418
Rank 418 out of 1,227
Top 34%
English Language Arts8/10 · #302 · 75th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #322 · 74th percentile
Science3/10 · #995 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Monte High sits in the heart of El Monte, a working-class city in the San Gabriel Valley with deep community roots and a strong sense of local pride. The school punches above its weight in English and math — both landing in the 74th-75th percentile statewide — making it a solid choice for families who value strong core academics in a diverse, culturally rich environment. Science scores lag behind and may be worth asking about on any campus visit, but overall this is a school with real momentum in a community that takes education seriously.

Student Demographics

319 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
267 (84%)
Asian
50 (16%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners115 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged312 (98%)
Students with Disabilities41 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,383
Enrollment
70.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

82.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
17.5%
AP Participation
of students
264
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Lions · CIF Southern Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)STUNT

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #827 · 63rd percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found