Montebello High School

Montebello High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2100 W Cleveland Ave,  Montebello, CA
Montebello Unified School District
3.5
1.6
2,195 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elena Meltzer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
23
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
54.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.3%
State Average
17.9%
Science
0%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
371:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
97.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 310 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 283 Students
University of California - Irvine 241 Students
California State University, Fullerton 231 Students
California State University - Long Beach 215 Students
University of California - San Diego 181 Students
University of Southern California 162 Students
University of California - Berkeley 156 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 154 Students
East Los Angeles College 143 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 111 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Biology 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Criminology 38 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 30 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Child Development 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 678 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
2/20/2025
The best parts of my experience in Montebello High School are that there are a lot of resources for students which are free and can help when needed. There are many activities held in the school which make the school a very fun place to be at. The faculty is very understanding and nice which makes you feel welcomed to the classes. The worst parts of my high school experience is having to see many students break the rule and make certain parts of the school unpleasant like the school's bathrooms. Something else that I dislike it the fights that happen in the school. These bother me because they start chaos and crowds which can make me late to where ever I am going.
4.0 Senior
5/23/2024
Montebello HighSchool is a great place to learn, there are many great teachers and they are kind and nice. The worst parts are unfortunately the facilities and fights.
4.0 Senior
4/2/2024
The school has a heavy hispanic and latinx community. There are an array of different classes offered to tend to everyone's interests and for their benefit. The science department has had some poor choices in their staff but the unique opportunities provided from the different science subjects have made up for it. The math performance doesn't prove the strengths of the math teachers. The math teachers show great dedication and care. The art and student activities are strong and hold a great community with a lot of participation that speaks loud for our school spirit.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.6 8 Reviews
1.0 student
7/17/2025
Despite being Hispanic myself the racism I’ve experienced in this school is horrible..and the school does not care at all not only are the students immature but the teachers as well the amount of good people in the school that I know, I can only count them with one hand. The teachers casually cuss a...
3.0 other
9/18/2023
The school needs teachers who will put in more effort, this school is severely behind in academics compared to other schools. Ap classes are rarely encouraged to be taken and often the school tries to remove them because of "low enrollment". Does the education of those few students not matter? Takin...
1.0 student
9/22/2017
Sadly, this school is not what it should've been. As a former studemt, I've moved to Schurr and it seems way more organized and completed than Montebello High School is or probably will ever be.
4.0 student
7/25/2013
I attend Montebello High school. It is a really good school. i think people should know that we are underestimated. People label us the underdog of the MUSD. They often compare us to our rivals Shurr high school.I for sure DO NOT appreciate that. I would like my school district to pay attention to M...

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Montebello High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Montebello, CA, in the Montebello neighborhood, and is served by the Montebello Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,195 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Montebello High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $845,921. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montebello Community Day School, Applied Technology Center High School, Schurr High School, and more. Learn more about what Montebello has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Montebello High School.

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