- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Montbello High School
Federal NCES profile for Montbello High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080336006528
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montbello High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #37 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montbello High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello High School ranks #37 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336006528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Montbello High School held near 1,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 64.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080336006528 · Denver, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 17.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Montbello High School held near 1,095 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 64.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Montbello 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
Montbello High School
1,112 students
What this shows Montbello High School reports 1,112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montbello High School compares
Montbello High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 90% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.8%
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
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%
African American 15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Montbello High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montbello 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 (~1,112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montbello High School
How many students attend Montbello High School?
Montbello High School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,130 (2022-23) → 1,095 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montbello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montbello High School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montbello High School?
73.1% of students at Montbello High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montbello High School?
The largest demographic group at Montbello High School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.2% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montbello High School?
Montbello High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Montbello High School ranks #37 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 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.