Mountain Empire High
Pine Valley, CA · Mountain Empire Unified · Grades 9-12
1,124th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
Mountain Empire High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mountain Empire High 1,124th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 26% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2015 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Mountain Empire High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 91 students tested
Mountain Empire High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 422 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.2% | 60.4% | ▲ 14.2 pts | |
| White | 43.9% | 31.0% | ▼ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Mountain Empire High
Typical home value $650K in zip 91962 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Mountain Empire High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Cottonwood Community DayMountain Empire Unified · 0.1 mi away
- –Sunrise High (Continuation)Mountain Empire Unified · 6.2 mi away
- –Hillside Junior/Senior HighMountain Empire Unified · 6.2 mi away
- 5Julian HighJulian Union High · 24.3 mi away818th of 1,528
ELA 47% · Math 22% - 8Valhalla HighGrossmont Union High · 24.8 mi away418th of 1,528
ELA 66% · Math 35% - 5Granite Hills HighGrossmont Union High · 25 mi away908th of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 18% - 8Steele Canyon HighGrossmont Union High · 25 mi away · charter356th of 1,528
ELA 67% · Math 39% - –Elite AcademyGrossmont Union High · 25.9 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mountain Empire High in?
Mountain Empire High is part of the Mountain Empire Unified district in Pine Valley, California.
Is Mountain Empire High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mountain Empire High 1,124th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mountain Empire High?
Hispanic 60%, White 31%, Two or more races 4%, Black 3% (422 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mountain Empire High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91962 is $650K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.