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El Monte Union High

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 47.0/100

El Monte Union High has 7 ranked schools across high levels with an average Scope Score of 47.0/100 — 3.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rosemead High at 68/100, where 35.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,158 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.1%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.8
11.5 – 68.3
Avg Exceeded %
16.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Consistency: Score range of 56.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.1%, 11.9pp below the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.4%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Rosemead High leads the district at 68 with 35.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in El Monte Union High

1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
85.3%
White
0.6%
Asian
13.1%
Black
0.2%
Other
0.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
92%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

El Monte Union High spends $15,158 per student in current expenditures — $343 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,158
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
8,358
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 12.6%
$13,460 → $15,158
Spending Efficiency
3.10
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 39%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$71,151–$140,515
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
330
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

High Schools (7)

El Monte Union High has 7 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.0 — 0.5 points near the state average of 47.5.

The highest-scoring high school is Rosemead High with a Scope Score of 68 and 35.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rosemead High
El Monte Union High Strong All-Around
35.1%Solid
68/100
2Arroyo High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
26.5%Solid
64/100
3El Monte High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
27.7%Solid
61/100
4South El Monte High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
12.9%Solid
52/100
5Mountain View High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
10.2%Solid
51/100
6El Monte Union High School Community Day
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
7Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High
El Monte Union High Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
11/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about El Monte Union High

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is El Monte Union High a good school district?
El Monte Union High has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.0/100, which is 3.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 16.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in El Monte Union High?
The highest-scoring school in El Monte Union High is Rosemead High with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 35.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does El Monte Union High spend per student?
El Monte Union High spends $15,158 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in El Monte Union High?
Teacher salaries in El Monte Union High range from $71,151–$140,515 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.