For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,814 students in Montebello, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA are Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montebello, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Montebello have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Montebello, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Applied Technology Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montebello, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Schurr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,139 students
Rank: #44.
Montebello High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 West Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,007 students
Rank: #55.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Montebello, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T.i.m.e. Community (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA include Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montebello?
5 public high schools are located in Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello?
Montebello public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montebello are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montebello include: Montebello High School vs. Schurr High School, Schurr High School vs. Montebello High School, Applied Technology Center vs. Schurr High School
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