Montgomery High School is a four-year public high school in San Diego, California, United States. It opened in 1970 in the Otay Mesa neighborhood. The school serves more than 2,500 students.
Serving 1,658 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,658 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montgomery Senior High School's student population of 1,658 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Mascot
Aztecs
School Rankings
Montgomery Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Senior High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5549 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Aztecs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Senior High School's ranking?
Montgomery Senior High School is ranked #5549 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montgomery Senior High School often compared to?
Montgomery Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montgomery Senior High School?
1,658 students attend Montgomery Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Montgomery Senior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Senior High School?
Montgomery Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montgomery Senior High School offer ?
Montgomery Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montgomery Senior High School part of?
Montgomery Senior High School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
In what neighborhood is Montgomery Senior High School located?
Montgomery Senior High School is located in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Otay Mesa West.
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