MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
MONTWOOD H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the SOCORRO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 2,656 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 140 teachers, MONTWOOD H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Montwood High School is a large public secondary school located in the Eastlake area of El Paso, Texas, and is a prominent institution within the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its "Team SISD" spirit and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit programs, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, Montwood High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. The school features competitive athletic programs, competitive fine arts departments, and a wide array of student-led organizations that foster leadership and community involvement. As a central pillar of the local community, Montwood remains committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality, innovative instruction to ensure all students are successful in an ever-evolving global society.
For more information, contact MONTWOOD H S at (915) 937-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79936-4400
(915) 937-2400
http://www.sisd.net
MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 2,656 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SOCORRO ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,656
- Teachers:
- 140.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,656 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.3%
- White
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.