Montebello High School

2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,054 students in grades 9-12, Montebello 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 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Montebello High School's student population of 2,054 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,054 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Montebello 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 Montebello High School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8361 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Montebello High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Montebello High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Montebello High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Montebello High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Montebello High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Montebello High School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montebello High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Montebello High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Montebello High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montebello High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montebello High School's ranking?
Montebello High School is ranked #8361 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montebello High School often compared to?
Montebello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schurr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montebello High School?
The graduation rate of Montebello High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montebello High School?
2,054 students attend Montebello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Montebello High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montebello High School?
Montebello High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Montebello High School offer ?
Montebello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montebello High School part of?
Montebello High School is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Montebello High School located?
Montebello High School is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Montebello, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in South Montebello.

School Calendar

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Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK (Oiler Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (Oiler Calendar)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (Oiler Calendar)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (Oiler Calendar)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
THANKSGIVING BREAK (Oiler Calendar)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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