Serving 2,007 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 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,007 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
2,007 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 Black.
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 21:1.
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?
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,007 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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