South El Monte High

1001 Durfee Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733

www.emuhsd.org/semhs

1,300 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,300

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South El Monte High
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	1,232
Black	2
Asian	57

Hispanic
1,232 (94.8 %)
Asian
57 (4.4 %)
White
8 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Monte Union High
Phone:	(626)258-5600
Website:	http://www.emuhsd.org/semhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	950
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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

Grade 9 353

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 355

Grade 12 269