Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina ranks 360 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 280 students in West Covina, California, which is part of the West Covina Unified School District.

This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 74.03% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.2% for the district and 55.73% for the state. In mathematics, 27.27% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 23.3% for the district and 27.9% for the state. Mt. SAC Early College Academy also boasts a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.4% to 7.7%, which are lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby high schools, such as Edgewood High and West Covina High, both in the same district, Mt. SAC Early College Academy stands out as a high-performing institution, with its 11th-grade English Language Arts/Literacy proficiency rate of 74.03% significantly higher than the 40.98% at Edgewood High and the 51.71% at West Covina High. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting that it is effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2226 East Rio Verde Dr.
West Covina, CA 91791-2067

(626) 332-7217

District: West Covina Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
360^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.5%

Asian:

16.3%

White:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina ranks better than 84.5% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.8. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina 360^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

West Covina Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks West Covina Unified 605^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Rank History for all students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	94.29	127^th	2123	94.0%
2023	95.65	77^th	2348	96.7%
2024	77.80	360^th	2323	84.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	94.76	86^th	1943	95.6%
2023	97.76	45^th	2247	98.0%
2024	81.19	261^st	2235	88.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	93.19	130^th	1858	93.0%
2023	92.99	110^th	2118	94.8%
2024	73.70	397^th	2098	81.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	92.74	136^th	1916	92.9%
2023	97.02	54^th	2207	97.6%
2024	79.12	322^nd	2172	85.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.50	32^nd	731	95.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	97.74	44^th	1861	97.6%
2023	97.30	41^st	2142	98.1%
2024	79.08	257^th	2125	87.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	0	2	13	42	0	2	0	59
2020	6	3	25	117	1	4	0	156
2021	12	4	44	163	0	6	0	229
2022	15	7	60	213	0	5	0	300
2023	13	6	45	208	2	6	0	280
2024	10	6	43	196	1	6	1	263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	59	5.0	11.8	57.6
2020	156	n/a	n/a	49.4
2021	229	9.3	24.5	45.9
2022	300	14.9	20.0	45
2023	280	14.8	18.9	52.9
2024	263	13.5	19.3	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	59	5.0	11.8	57.6
2020	156	n/a	n/a	49.4
2021	229	9.3	24.5	45.9
2022	300	14.9	20.0	45
2023	280	14.8	18.9	52.9
2024	263	13.5	19.3	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	59	280	374.6%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	45	246.2%
Hispanic	42	208	395.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	0	13
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	52.9%	4.8%

Schools Near Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina	Public	9-12	2226 East Rio Verde Dr.	West Covina	91791	Los Angeles County	West Covina Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 332-7217	263	14	19.3	50.2%	10 (3.8%)	6 (2.3%)	196 (74.5%)	43 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	77.8	360^th of 2323 public high schools	84.5%		95.6	77^th of 2348 public high schools	96.7%	283	54.6		53.8	74.0	74.0	27.3	27.3
South Hills High	Public	9-12	645 South Barranca St.	West Covina	91791	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 974-6220	1,624	68	23.8	61.0%	103 (6.3%)	41 (2.5%)	1,285 (79.1%)	164 (10.1%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.2%)	55.3	744^th of 2323 public high schools	68.0%		61.2	630^th of 2348 public high schools	73.2%	114	22.6	8.3	22.1	60.1	60.1	27.6	27.6	$8,186
West Covina High	Public	9-12	1609 East Cameron Ave.	West Covina	91791	Los Angeles County	West Covina Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 859-2900	1,811	84	21.4	69.6%	44 (2.4%)	31 (1.7%)	1,384 (76.4%)	310 (17.1%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (1.8%)	52.3	812^th of 2323 public high schools	65.0%		50.3	857^th of 2348 public high schools	63.5%	45	26.9	7.4	25.7	51.7	51.7	25.9	25.9	$7,727
Covina High	Public	9-12	463 South Hollenbeck Ave.	Covina	91723	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 974-6020	1,080	50	21.6	75.6%	62 (5.7%)	26 (2.4%)	851 (78.8%)	114 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (1.9%)	45.9	969^th of 2323 public high schools	58.3%		51.8	829^th of 2348 public high schools	64.7%	140	25.1		25.0	45.9	45.9	22.1	22.1	$12,066
Coronado High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	1500 East Francisquito Ave.	West Covina	91791	Los Angeles County	West Covina Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 931-1810	124	15	8.4	76.6%	2 (1.6%)	5 (4.0%)	98 (79.0%)	12 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	7.7	2200^th of 2323 public high schools	5.3%		9.3	2114^th of 2348 public high schools	10.0%	86	1.9		1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	$35,549
Northview High	Public	9-12	1016 West Cypress Ave.	Covina	91722	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 974-6120	1,264	54	23.5	81.3%	44 (3.5%)	28 (2.2%)	1,096 (86.7%)	74 (5.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.5%)	39.8	1136^th of 2323 public high schools	51.1%		43.3	1034^th of 2348 public high schools	56.0%	102	15.5		15.1	47.1	47.1	21.2	21.2	$10,314
San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program	Public	9-12	1134 South Barranca Ave.	Glendora	91740	Los Angeles County	San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(626) 472-5121	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fairvalley High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	758 West Grondahl St.	Covina	91722	Los Angeles County	Covina-Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 974-4800	159	14	11.7	84.3%	14 (8.8%)	7 (4.4%)	131 (82.4%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	7.4	2214^th of 2323 public high schools	4.7%		9.6	2084^th of 2348 public high schools	11.2%	130	0.0		0.0	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	$17,531
Charter Oak High	Public	9-12	1430 East Covina Blvd.	Covina	91724	Los Angeles County	Charter Oak Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 915-5841	1,299	59	22.0	68.8%	156 (12.0%)	48 (3.7%)	951 (73.2%)	104 (8.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (2.5%)	54.6	764^th of 2323 public high schools	67.1%		61	635^th of 2348 public high schools	73.0%	129	25.5	13.0	24.5	62.0	62.0	22.2	22.2	$7,359
Edgewood High	Public	9-12	1624 West Durness	West Covina	91790	Los Angeles County	West Covina Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(626) 939-0600	791	48	16.6	67.8%	20 (2.5%)	19 (2.4%)	595 (75.2%)	132 (16.7%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	40	1128^th of 2323 public high schools	51.4%		49.2	882^nd of 2348 public high schools	62.4%	246	20.0		20.1	41.0	41.0	22.7	22.7	$8,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina

How many students attend Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina?

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina.

Is Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina a good school?

Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina ranks 360^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina?

Students at Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina are 75% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 4% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina in?

West Covina Unified

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