Montebello High

2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

2,054 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montebello High School, located in Montebello, California, is a long-standing educational institution serving the Montebello Unified School District. As a central pillar of its community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and career paths. The campus environment emphasizes a blend of traditional instruction, extracurricular activities, and student support services, fostering an atmosphere aimed at personal and academic development for a diverse student population.

Beyond its core academics, Montebello High is known for its active school spirit and a variety of programs that include athletics, performing arts, and career-technical education. By focusing on both student achievement and civic engagement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that empowers students to succeed in a global society. For families or prospective students, the school maintains an official web presence through the Montebello Unified School District portal, which provides updated resources, school calendars, and administrative contact information.

2,054

Total Students

103.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montebello High
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1,996
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	44

Hispanic
1,996 (97.3 %)
Two or More
44 (2.1 %)
White
5 (0.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.2 %)
Black
3 (0.1 %)

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)728-0121
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,054
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,538
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	159

* 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 9 494

Grade 10 479

Grade 11 543

Grade 12 538