Schurr High School is a public high school in Montebello, California, United States, a suburb in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Part of the Montebello Unified School District, it has an enrollment of approximately 3,500 students in grades 9-12.
Serving 2,139 students in grades 9-12, Schurr 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 2,139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schurr High School's student population of 2,139 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schurr 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 Schurr High School is 0.15, 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
#5384 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schurr High School's ranking?
Schurr High School is ranked #5384 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Schurr High School often compared to?
Schurr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montebello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schurr High School?
The graduation rate of Schurr High School is 86%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schurr High School?
2,139 students attend Schurr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Schurr High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schurr High School?
Schurr High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Schurr High School offer ?
Schurr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Schurr High School part of?
Schurr High School is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Schurr High School located?
Schurr High School is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Montebello, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in South Montebello.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2011
Great high school experience!
2 9/11/2010
I'm very worried about my teen attenting this school, she's coming from a private school, but unfortunatly we cant pay for it now that she is starting high school. I have heard quite a few negative comments about this school. I just went for an orientation in the auditorium and it looked so dirty and old, some of the chairs were broken the curtains were all ripped falling apart, and it was filthy. Anyway i talked to a few parents and students and all they said was really awful. One student mentioned to me that there was always students in the bathroom smoking, a lot of times it was weed, other times having sex. This student was beaten up in the bathroom. Also mentioned that teachers or deans dont do anything. Other students dont even want to use the bathrooms because their scared and so dirty, really really dirty they kept saying. I just hope my teen doesn't have any troubles while attending school, because she is a very nice well behaved.
2 7/1/2007
There is no consistent program for students at risk. Many students fail because nobody helps them. A lot of self important adults are sitting around every day while dozens of students are sneaking off campus to do who knows what.
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