El Monte High vs South El Monte High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Monte High
El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
South El Monte High
South El Monte · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,125 students
| Measure | El Monte High El Monte, California | South El Monte High South El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 1,343 | #889 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11210 of 16,910 | #13691 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,383 | 1,125 |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | 1,125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | El Monte | South El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Monte High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 28.4).
- •El Monte High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •El Monte High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •South El Monte High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.8%).
- •El Monte High does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.6).
- •El Monte High is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 1,125.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Monte High better than South El Monte High?
On the Success Index (US), El Monte High ranks higher (38.9 vs 28.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are El Monte High and South El Monte High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between El Monte and South El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Monte High: 1,383. South El Monte High: 1,125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Monte High and South El Monte High rank in California?
El Monte High is 604th of 1,343 and South El Monte High is 889th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).