Mt. Everest Academy

Mt. Everest Academy

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4350 Mount Everest Blvd,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
4.3
4.6
227 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Browne
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.79
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.79
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
680
Verbal
690
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
54.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
59%
State Average
17.9%
Science
38.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Female
60.1%
Male
39.4%
White
49.3%
Hispanic
18.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.8%
Two or more races
11.7%
Black
2.3%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public ES in California
#5 Best Public MS in California
#5 Best Public MS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 37 Students
University of California - San Diego 36 Students
San Diego State University 32 Students
University of California - Berkeley 31 Students
University of Southern California 23 Students
University of California - Davis 22 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 22 Students
University of San Diego 21 Students
University of California - Irvine 20 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 14 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Environmental Science 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 6 Students
Acting 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 43 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/23/2025
Teachers are amazing. School really cares about student wellbeing and success. However, there are low levels of student socialization and involvement.
5.0 Senior
4/11/2022
Amazing school. Strong community and support is given from all faculty and educators. I am very grateful to be part of Mt Everest Academy.
5.0 Parent
1/15/2018
My child came to Mt Everest after a bad experience at a larger more prestigious San Diego high school. Mt Everest has a very accepting environment, works around students schedules and provide a quality education. My child is leaving this school more sure of herself, as a club captain, theater member and Student Body President all areas that she was unable to join at the larger more cliquish school. Very happy to have found this school, wish we had known about it earlier in her HS career.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/27/2024
My girls (kindergarten and 3rd) have had an absolutely amazing experience at MEA. We came from a small private school, and while both girls had been doing fine, they are thriving at MEA. They love their friends and teachers, and are now genuinely excited to learn. Their curiosity has returned and we...
5.0 student
10/17/2023
This school is independent study, so you will be learning a lot on your own. If you only try to complete the assigned work, without trying to learn the material, you will not learn it. Being able to take classes at Mesa College is super great for learning higher-level math or other subjects. The tea...
5.0 parent
5/22/2022
I write this as a reflection of our (student and parent) years at Mt. Everest. This is an independent study school, a totally different approach to regular public, charter or for that matter private schooling. My child came to this school in 5th grade; transferred from a private school. She is now a...
4.0 parent
5/6/2020
It's been a little hectic since we just transferred in February but I am confident the bumps with any change are in the past. Come next year we should be sailing smoothly.Mr. Zappala and I have communicated and are both on the same page in making sure we are all doing what is best for Gabriel at thi...

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Mt. Everest Academy is a public school for students in grades K-12 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 227 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Mt. Everest Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.79, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,138,103. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Dawn High School, Clairemont High School, Madison High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt. Everest Academy.

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