- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montebello, CA
Schurr High
Federal NCES profile for Schurr 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 062547003808
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schurr High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- small classes for California
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Schurr High has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schurr High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Schurr High held near 2,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-85 students YoY 062547003808 · Montebello, CA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,121 enr · 19.3:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bell Gardens High (2,046 students)
Schurr High held near 2,139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-85 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.2 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Schurr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Montebello Int 733
Montebello Intermediate
733 students
What this shows Schurr High reports 2,121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schurr High compares
Schurr 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,121 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,121
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 1414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
Asian 5.4%
White 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Schurr High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Schurr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montebello Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schurr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
Montebello High
Standard public school
1,907 students 18.5:1 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 (~2,121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schurr High
How many students attend Schurr High?
Schurr High has 2,121 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 2,224 (2022-23) → 2,139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Schurr High is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% 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 Schurr High?
54.2% of students at Schurr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schurr High?
The largest demographic group at Schurr High is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schurr High?
Schurr High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Schurr High rank among high schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, Schurr High ranks #3 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 Schurr High, Montebello Unified also operates Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), Montebello High (1,907 students), and Bell Gardens Intermediate (790 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.