Monterey Highlands Elementary

400 Casuda Canyon Dr.
Monterey Park, CA 91754

www.ausd.us

931 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

931

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	332
Black	2
Asian	533
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
533 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
332 (35.7 %)
Two or More
47 (5.0 %)
White
16 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alhambra Unified
Phone:	(626)570-6220
Website:	http://www.ausd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 117