- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montebello, CA
Applied Technology Center
Federal NCES profile for Applied Technology Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062547012972
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Applied Technology Center earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for California
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Applied Technology Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Technology Center ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547012972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Applied Technology Center shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 062547012972 · Montebello, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 9.5:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Applied Technology Center shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Applied Technology Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Schurr High
Schurr High
2,121 students
- Bell Gardens H
Bell Gardens High
2,046 students
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 295
Applied Technology Center
295 students
What this shows Applied Technology Center reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Applied Technology Center compares
Applied Technology Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 4% in California - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
Asian 1.7%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Applied Technology Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montebello Unified reports $22,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Applied Technology Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Applied Technology Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Montebello
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Schurr High
Standard public school
2,121 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Montebello High
Standard public school
1,907 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Vail High (Continuation)
Alternative education program
219 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
T.I.M.E. Community
Standard public school
62 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Applied Technology Center
How many students attend Applied Technology Center?
Applied Technology Center has 295 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology Center is 9.5:1, which is 56% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Applied Technology Center?
69.0% of students at Applied Technology Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Applied Technology Center?
The largest demographic group at Applied Technology Center is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Applied Technology Center?
Applied Technology Center has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Applied Technology Center rank among high schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, Applied Technology Center ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Montebello, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montebello on the city page.
What other schools are in Montebello Unified?
Besides Applied Technology Center, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.