Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mt. Everest Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Everest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mt. Everest Academy's student population of 227 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mt. Everest Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Everest Academy?
The graduation rate of Mt. Everest Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mt. Everest Academy?
227 students attend Mt. Everest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mt. Everest Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Everest Academy?
Mt. Everest Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mt. Everest Academy offer ?
Mt. Everest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mt. Everest Academy part of?
Mt. Everest Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mt. Everest Academy located?
Mt. Everest Academy is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2024 (Saturday)
School Reviews
5 10/17/2011
Curriculum is easy to follow. Support is unbelievable! Options are plenty! Flexibility is superb and unlike any other school. Quality is unbeatable! Excellent academics, wide variety of extra curricular activities including music and art. Rated one of the top 5 schools in San Diego based on test scores.
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