SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL
South El Monte High is a Title I public high school that is part of the El Monte Union High school district, located in South El Monte, CA with about 1,300 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 62 teachers, South El Monte High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
South El Monte High School, located at 1001 Durfee Ave. in South El Monte, California, is a comprehensive public high school serving the El Monte Union High School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, often centered around its mascot, the Eagle. It offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and various extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a significant emphasis on student support and inclusivity. It provides numerous athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that encourage student engagement and leadership development. Situated in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, South El Monte High serves a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that helps students overcome barriers to success while promoting cultural pride and academic achievement.
For more information, contact South El Monte High at (626) 442-0218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South El Monte, CA 91733-4409
(626) 442-0218
SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South El Monte, CA with about 1,300 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- El Monte Union High
- Total Students:
- 1,300
- Teachers:
- 62.43
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,300 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.5%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.