- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montebello, CA
Montebello High
Federal NCES profile for Montebello High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062547003803
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montebello High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montebello High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montebello High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Montebello High held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 103.1 → 101.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 062547003803 · Montebello, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,907 enr · 18.5:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Montebello High held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 103.1 → 101.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montebello High 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
- This school
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- Montebello Int 733
Montebello Intermediate
733 students
What this shows Montebello High reports 1,907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montebello High compares
Montebello High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,907 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,907
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$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 1271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.5%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Montebello High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Montebello High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montebello Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montebello High'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
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
Applied Technology Center
Standard public school
295 students 9.5:1 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 (~1,907 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montebello High
How many students attend Montebello High?
Montebello High has 1,907 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,054 (2022-23) → 2,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montebello High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montebello High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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 Montebello High?
64.8% of students at Montebello High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montebello High?
The largest demographic group at Montebello High is Hispanic or Latino at 97.5% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montebello High?
Montebello High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Montebello High rank among high schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, Montebello High ranks #4 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 Montebello High, Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Bell Gardens Intermediate (790 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.