- Enrollment
- 2,121
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montebello, CA
Vail High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Vail High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062547003811
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vail High (Continuation) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Montebello · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for California
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vail High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vail High (Continuation) ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Montebello, CA.
School address
District: Montebello Unified · California
NCES ID 062547003811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Vail High (Continuation) held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 062547003811 · Montebello, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 15.6:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Schurr High (2,121 students)
Vail High (Continuation) held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vail High (Continuation) 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
- Montebello Hig
Montebello High
1,907 students
- Bell Gardens I 790
Bell Gardens Intermediate
790 students
- Greenwood Elem 746
Greenwood Elementary
746 students
- This school 219
Vail High (Continuation)
219 students
What this shows Vail High (Continuation) reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vail High (Continuation) compares
Vail High (Continuation) 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
90.4%
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 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.6%
White 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Vail High (Continuation) is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Vail High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schurr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montebello High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vail High (Continuation)'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
- 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
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
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
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vail High (Continuation)
How many students attend Vail High (Continuation)?
Vail High (Continuation) has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montebello, CA. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail High (Continuation) is 15.6:1, which is 27% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 1% lower 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 Vail High (Continuation)?
76.4% of students at Vail High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vail High (Continuation)?
The largest demographic group at Vail High (Continuation) is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of enrollment, in Montebello, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vail High (Continuation)?
Vail High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vail High (Continuation) rank among high schools in Montebello?
By Resource Investment Index, Vail High (Continuation) ranks #2 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 Vail High (Continuation), Montebello Unified also operates Schurr High (2,121 students), Bell Gardens High (2,046 students), and Montebello High (1,907 students). See the Montebello Unified district page for the complete list.