South El Monte High School

#Onward

At South El Monte HS, we are planting seeds of knowledge, and growing leaders for tomorrow.

Our Mission

Every student is a success story

A logo featuring the letters 'EM' in white, set within a bold, yellow outline of the letter 'S' on a navy blue background.

Our Vision

A community where everyone thinks independently, works collaboratively, and lives responsibly.

Academic Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs designed to help students prepare for their future careers.

Early College Academy

Students can earn college-level credit and/or placement while still in high school for over 20 courses.
Career Technical Education

This pathway includes advanced coursework and hands-on projects to prepare students for STEM-related fields.
AVID

SEMHS offers students an opportunity to join AVID and continue through all 4 years of this program

Upcoming Events

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Latest News

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August 4, 2025

El Monte Union High School District + CYBHI: Supporting Student Wellness

El Monte Union High School District + CYBHI: Supporting Student Wellness El Monte Union High School District is proud to partner with the California Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (. . .

August 1, 2025

Welcome Back for the 2025–2026 School Year!

Welcome Back for the 20252026 School Year! Were excited to welcome you and your students back for another year of learning, growth, and connection! As we prepare for the new school year, we enco. . .

July 31, 2025

El Monte Union Student-Athletes Shine at National Wrestling Tournament through Beat the Streets

El Monte Union High School Districts (EMUHSD) ongoing partnership with Beat the Streets (BTS) Los Angeles continues to create opportunities for student-athletes to shine, with six students including . . .

July 8, 2025

Know Your Immigration Rights: Resources & Webinar

The Los Angeles County Department of Education, in partnership with the Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Central American Resource Center, hosted a Know Your Rights presentation to support the El M. . .

At a Glance

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1100

Students Enrolled
95%

Taking College-Ready Courses
25+

Clubs and co-curriculars
1:1

Student to Laptop Ratio

AVID

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Early College Academy (ECA)

Advanced Placement (AP)

Clubs and Activities

ASB

Comprehensive Student Support

Guidance Office

Health Office

Library

Records Request

School Psychologist

Student Resource Officer

Wellness Center

High Schools

Alternative Education