Mountain Empire High School

About Mountain Empire High School

Mountain Empire High School is an inspiring learning environment located in the heart of the San Diego County. With a strong commitment to excellence, Mountain Empire High School is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of learning, respect, and success for all students.
The school offers a wide range of educational opportunities, including a full range of Advanced Placement and Honors courses, as well as a variety of electives. The faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students, and they strive to ensure that each student is able to reach their full potential.
Mountain Empire High School has a strong focus on building community, and they offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and student organizations. The school also provides a variety of support services, including counseling, tutoring, and career guidance.
Mountain Empire High School is a great place to learn and grow, and the faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their goals. With its commitment to excellence, Mountain Empire High School is an inspiring place to learn and grow.

Address:	3305 Buckman Springs Rd. Pine Valley, CA 91962
Phone:	(619) 473-8601
Site:	mehs.meusd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	432 students

Overview Mountain Empire High School

Mountain Empire High School serves 432 students in grades 9-12.
Mountain Empire High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Mountain Empire High School

Mountain Empire High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mountain Empire High School is 0.56, 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.