- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montclair, CA
Montclair High
Federal NCES profile for Montclair High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060816000793
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montclair High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montclair High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair High ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Montclair, CA.
School address
District: Chaffey Joint Union High · California
NCES ID 060816000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-164 students YoY
Montclair High shrank from 2,769 students in 2022-23 to 2,605 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 112.2 → 110.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-164 students YoY 060816000793 · Montclair, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,515 enr · 22.5:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Etiwanda High (3,446 students)
Montclair High shrank from 2,769 students in 2022-23 to 2,605 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 112.2 → 110.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montclair High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Etiwanda High
Etiwanda High
3,446 students
- Rancho Cucamon
Rancho Cucamonga High
3,221 students
- Chaffey High
Chaffey High
3,127 students
- Los Osos High
Los Osos High
2,759 students
- This school
Montclair High
2,515 students
- Alta Loma High
Alta Loma High
2,386 students
What this shows Montclair High reports 2,515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montclair High compares
Montclair High 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,515 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,515
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$16,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 241 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
Asian 4.2%
White 3.9%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Montclair High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chaffey Joint Union High reports $16,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montclair High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etiwanda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Cucamonga High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaffey High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Osos High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montclair High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,221
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,759
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~2,515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montclair High
How many students attend Montclair High?
Montclair High has 2,515 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montclair, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,769 (2022-23) → 2,605 (2023-24), down 164.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montclair High?
77.7% of students at Montclair High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montclair High?
The largest demographic group at Montclair High is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Montclair, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montclair High?
Montclair High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montclair High rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Montclair High ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Montclair, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Chaffey Joint Union High?
Besides Montclair High, Chaffey Joint Union High also operates Etiwanda High (3,446 students), Rancho Cucamonga High (3,221 students), and Chaffey High (3,127 students). See the Chaffey Joint Union High district page for the complete list.