South El Monte High
South El Monte, CA · El Monte Union High · Grades 9-12
809th of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
South El Monte High ranking
SchoolRow ranks South El Monte High 809th of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
South El Monte High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 285 students tested
South El Monte High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,276 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.4% | 94.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near South El Monte High
Typical home value $758K in zip 91733 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near South El Monte High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8El Monte HighEl Monte Union High · 2.1 mi away319th of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 41% - 4Mountain View HighEl Monte Union High · 2.4 mi away1,019th of 1,528
ELA 46% · Math 11% - 9Rosemead HighEl Monte Union High · 3.7 mi away271st of 1,528
ELA 70% · Math 46% - 2Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation HighEl Monte Union High · 3.8 mi away1,328th of 1,528
ELA 16% · Math 3% - 8Whittier HighWhittier Union High · 3.8 mi away358th of 1,528
ELA 64% · Math 42% - –Montebello Community DayMontebello Unified · 4 mi away
- 6Bassett Senior HighBassett Unified · 4.1 mi away621st of 1,528
ELA 57% · Math 27% - –El Monte Union High School Community DayEl Monte Union High · 4.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South El Monte High in?
South El Monte High is part of the El Monte Union High district in South El Monte, California.
Is South El Monte High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South El Monte High 809th of 1,528 California high schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South El Monte High?
Hispanic 95%, Asian 4% (1,276 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South El Monte High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91733 is $758K 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.