Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Mountain Heights Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Heights Academy's student population of 125 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Follow the Warrior Way
School Rankings
Mountain Heights Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Heights Academy is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6495 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
70%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Heights Academy's ranking?
Mountain Heights Academy is ranked #6495 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy?
The graduation rate of Mountain Heights Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Heights Academy?
125 students attend Mountain Heights Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mountain Heights Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Heights Academy?
Mountain Heights Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Heights Academy offer ?
Mountain Heights Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mountain Heights Academy part of?
Mountain Heights Academy is part of San Jacinto Unified School District.
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