For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,310 students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Montebello 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.
The neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, 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 100% 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 the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 South Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Schurr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 North Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Gr: 9-12 | 2,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Montebello High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 West Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Gr: 9-12 | 2,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #55.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello, CA include Montebello Community Day, Applied Technology Center and Schurr High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
6 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello?
the neighborhood of South Montebello, Montebello public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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