Bell Gardens High

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

2,217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bell Gardens High School, located at 6119 Agra St. in Bell Gardens, California, is a prominent secondary institution within the Montebello Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Los Angeles County, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and academic achievement while fostering a supportive environment for its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bell Gardens High offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives designed to promote well-rounded development. By leveraging resources from the Montebello Unified School District, the school strives to integrate technology and modern pedagogical practices into the classroom, aiming to equip its graduates with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

2,217

Total Students

111.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Gardens High
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	2,187
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,187 (98.7 %)
Two or More
18 (0.8 %)
White
5 (0.2 %)
Black
4 (0.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(323)826-5151
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	189

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 527

Grade 10 602

Grade 11 586

Grade 12 502