South El Monte High School

South El Monte High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1001 Durfee Ave,  South El Monte, CA
El Monte Union High School District
3.7
2.3
1,300 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Avina
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
18
Math
19
English
17
Reading
17
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
33.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
315:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
94.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 277 Students
University of California - Irvine 265 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 244 Students
California State University - Fullerton 183 Students
University of California - Berkeley 165 Students
University of California - San Diego 153 Students
University of Southern California 153 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 152 Students
California State University - Long Beach 143 Students
University of California - Davis 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 94 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 57 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Accounting 34 Students
Sociology 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 28 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 280 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/17/2024
Being in this school for all 4 years has had a big impact on my life mentality and academically. The staff here are really chill with the students and so are the teachers. My best experience I have had here was at the football games. The worst experience I have had here was when the lunch line always gets packed and so many people start getting fussy. Honesty I would really like to see this school have a better football program.
2.0 Senior
1/24/2024
South El Monte High is not the best school to attend; things like safety and staff are not the greatest. Though I had things I enjoyed as well, like the teachers, most of these teachers want us to succeed and will help us as much as possible. Another thing is AVID. AVID is great for scholars who want to get accepted into their dream colleges. Other than that, there has been more bad than good. Overall, I overcame all of the negative attributes in this school to be who I am today.
5.0 Junior
6/9/2023
At South El Monte High School I found comfort and a community in many clubs and classes. The support and help was always present, whenever needed. The experiences and connection I have in this school are the most precious things I could have gained from this high school. However, not every school is perfect and although the less memorable moments have been with other students, I have learned that not everyone is on the same path and nor should I treat anyone less than I would like them to treat me.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/2/2013
Ghetto students, Sports teams do not know how to play a civilized, clean game. Gang mentality. Would not recommend to anyone
5.0 parent
4/8/2009
1.0 parent
4/21/2008

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