School Overview
Vail High School, located in Montebello, California, is a specialized continuation high school within the Montebello Unified School District. Designed to serve students who may have struggled in a traditional comprehensive high school setting, the institution provides an alternative educational environment. Its primary mission is to offer a more flexible, credit-recovery-focused curriculum that allows students to work toward their high school diplomas at an individualized pace, helping them overcome academic hurdles and re-engage with their studies.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where smaller class sizes and personalized attention from staff help foster student success. By focusing on essential graduation requirements and providing targeted academic support, Vail High aims to reduce dropout rates and prepare its students for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As part of the broader Montebello district, the school remains committed to ensuring that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential despite previous academic challenges.
276
Total Students
14.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vail High (Continuation)
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic272
Asian1
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    272 (98.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Montebello Unified
Phone: (323)728-1940
Website: http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 48
Grade 12 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vail High (Continuation)
Grade Student Count
Grade 101
Grade 1148
Grade 12227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vail High (Continuation)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10136.6%
Male17563.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)