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
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
38%
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
38%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
22
Reading
21
Science
19
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

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
1.3%
State Average
11.2%
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
54.5%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
97.5%
White
1.4%
Black
<1%
Filipino
<1%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<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 311 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 290 Students
University of California - Irvine 240 Students
California State University, Fullerton 236 Students
California State University - Long Beach 225 Students
University of California - San Diego 186 Students
University of Southern California 164 Students
University of California - Berkeley 162 Students
East Los Angeles College 154 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 152 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 110 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 67 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Child Development 32 Students
Education 31 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 639 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/9/2025
My experience at Montebello High was extremely diverse. From the academics and student life of the school I have learned the various resources available if I need any assistance. There has been various activities and clubs that are available to join and make your experience at Montebello High extremely fun and memorable.
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.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2024
The best part about my school is how you can connect closely with certain teachers. Once you make a good connection with the teacher you can go to them for help or stay in their classroom and relax with your friends. I have had close connections with my teachers and I got along with them well. Even saying a simple Hi to them makes my day. The kids are kids and sometimes don't behave well so that could be the bad part about my school. Like most school kids smoke, they have tried to keep it under control by hiring a police officer and a K-9 to help with the distribution of drugs but I still see to this day people using it. School food inst the best but sometimes they add treats like cookies or ice cream which I normally get if I don't bring lunch. Even though school can not be the greatest one positive experience during my time was the memories I made with friends, losing friends and gaining new ones will be the best things in my teenage life.
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 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Montebello High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $853,876. 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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