Serving 61 students in grades 10-12, Mountain Lakes High School 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Lakes High School's student population of 61 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Lakes High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Lakes High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
11%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Lakes High School's ranking?
Mountain Lakes High School is ranked #9052 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Mountain Lakes High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mountain Lakes High School?
61 students attend Mountain Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mountain Lakes High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Lakes High School?
Mountain Lakes High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mountain Lakes High School offer ?
Mountain Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Mountain Lakes High School part of?
Mountain Lakes High School is part of Gateway Unified School District.
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