Best Montebello Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,564 students in Montebello, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA are Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montebello, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Montebello have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Montebello, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Applied Technology Center, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Montebello, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 West Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Schurr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 North Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Montebello High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 West Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 South Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montebello, CA include Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montebello?
5 public high schools are located in Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in Montebello?
Montebello public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montebello are often viewed compared to one another?

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