About This School
Mountain Empire High School is located in Pine Valley, CA and is one of 7 high schools in Mountain Empire Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 449 students in grades 9-12.
Mountain Empire High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mountain Empire High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Mountain Empire High School had an API growth score of 692 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Mountain Empire High School's 2011 base score was 630 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Mountain Empire High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mountain Empire High School's students and teachers. more
Mountain Empire High School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mountain Empire High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Mountain Empire High School had an API growth score of 692 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Mountain Empire High School's 2011 base score was 630 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Mountain Empire High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mountain Empire High School's students and teachers. more
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Mountain Empire Unified District Spending
$10,089Per Pupil
The Mountain Empire Unified spends $10,089 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Mountain Empire Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Campo High (Continuation) High School 7.7 miles |  |
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| Hillside Junior/Senior High School 7.7 miles | n/a | |
| Cottonwood Community Day 7.7 miles | n/a | |
| Mountain Region Court School 9 miles | n/a | |
| Mountain Meadow High School 11.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 9-12
- Mountain Empire Unified School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Mountain Empire High School3305 Buckman Springs Rd
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8601
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 449
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Mountain Empire High School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
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Hispanic
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American Indian/Alaskan Native
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Mountain Empire High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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