Mountain Empire High
Pine Valley, CA · Mountain Empire Unified
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
1,124th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
3305 Buckman Springs Rd., Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601NCES ID 062610003906Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 91 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 422 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.2% | 60.4% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| White | 48.6% | 31.0% | ▼ 17.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.9% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $650K in zip 91962 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mountain Empire High
- –Cottonwood Community DayMountain Empire Unified · 0.1 mi awayCompare
- –Sunrise High (Continuation)Mountain Empire Unified · 6.2 mi awayCompare
- –Hillside Junior/Senior HighMountain Empire Unified · 6.2 mi awayCompare
- #818Julian HighJulian Union High · 24.3 mi away818th of 1,528
ELA 47% ▲14 · Math 22% ▲7Compare - #418Valhalla HighGrossmont Union High · 24.8 mi away418th of 1,528
ELA 66% ▲33 · Math 35% ▲20Compare - #908Granite Hills HighGrossmont Union High · 25 mi away908th of 1,528
ELA 46% ▲13 · Math 18% ▲3Compare - #356Steele Canyon HighGrossmont Union High · 25 mi away · charter356th of 1,528
ELA 67% ▲34 · Math 39% ▲24Compare - –Elite AcademyGrossmont Union High · 25.9 mi awayCompare
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.