Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, El Monte Union High School Community Day ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Monte Union High School Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
El Monte Union High School Community Day's student population of 25 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of El Monte Union High School Community Day is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
21:1
Hispanic
100%
56%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Monte Union High School Community Day?
The graduation rate of El Monte Union High School Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend El Monte Union High School Community Day?
25 students attend El Monte Union High School Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of El Monte Union High School Community Day students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Monte Union High School Community Day?
El Monte Union High School Community Day has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Monte Union High School Community Day offer ?
El Monte Union High School Community Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Monte Union High School Community Day part of?
El Monte Union High School Community Day is part of El Monte Union High School District.
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