MONTEREY HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Monterey Highlands Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alhambra Unified school district, located in Monterey Park, CA with about 986 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Monterey Highlands Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monterey Highlands Elementary School is a public school located in Monterey Park, California, serving students in grades TK–8 as part of the Alhambra Unified School District. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, often maintaining high performance standards within the district. With a diverse student body, the campus focuses on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for personal growth and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Monterey Highlands is recognized for its active school community and dedicated faculty who prioritize creating a supportive learning environment. The school leverages the resources of the Alhambra Unified School District to provide students with access to modern technology, enrichment programs, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and parents, the school aims to prepare its middle-school-bound students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Monterey Highlands Elementary at (626) 570-6220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754-2204
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MONTEREY HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Monterey Park, CA with about 986 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Alhambra Unified
Total Students:
986
Teachers:
36.2
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 986 students

Asian
57.7%
Hispanic/Latino
35.0%
Two or more races
3.9%
White
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.