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Mountain Empire High

Mountain Empire Unified · San Diego County · 3305 Buckman Springs Road, Pine Valley, CA 91962-4005

(619) 473-8601

1/10
#1123
Rank 1123 out of 1,227
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1140 · 7th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1049 · 15th percentile
Science2/10 · #1151 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mountain Empire High sits in the rugged backcountry east of San Diego, serving the tight-knit communities of Pine Valley and the surrounding mountain communities where neighbors genuinely know each other. The school's academics are modest by statewide comparison, but for families who value a smaller, rural environment over the intensity of suburban school competition, it offers a real sense of belonging that's hard to find in larger districts. If your family is drawn to wide open spaces, outdoor living, and a community where students aren't just faces in a crowd, this corner of San Diego County has a quiet appeal all its own.

Student Demographics

89 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
53 (60%)
White
29 (33%)
Multiple Races
5 (6%)
American Indian
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (51%)
Students with Disabilities22 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

412
Enrollment
22
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
23.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.8%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.

1
AP Courses
offered
2.1%
AP Participation
of students
9
AP Enrollment
students

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

Athletics

RedHawk · CIF San Diego Section

15
varsity sports
6 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Soccer (Boys)Soccer (Girls)

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 Programs1/10 · #2188 · 1st percentile

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