- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Montbello Career and Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Montbello Career and Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006591
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montbello Career and Technical High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #41 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montbello Career and Technical High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello Career and Technical High School ranks #41 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Montbello Career and Technical High School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+77.3%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 080336006591 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 19.8:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Montbello Career and Technical High School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+77.3%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Montbello Career and Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 158
Montbello Career and Technical High School
158 students
What this shows Montbello Career and Technical High School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montbello Career and Technical High School compares
Montbello Career and Technical High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.4%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Montbello Career and Technical High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montbello Career and Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montbello Career and Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montbello Career and Technical High School
How many students attend Montbello Career and Technical High School?
Montbello Career and Technical High School has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montbello Career and Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montbello Career and Technical High School is 19.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montbello Career and Technical High School?
62.7% of students at Montbello Career and Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montbello Career and Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Montbello Career and Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montbello Career and Technical High School?
Montbello Career and Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Montbello Career and Technical High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello Career and Technical High School ranks #41 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Montbello Career and Technical High School, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.