High Schools in Montebello Unified

The Montebello Unified School District serves grades 9-12 through six diverse high schools, including traditional, career-technical, and alternative programs, in a high-poverty area of California.

Among the traditional high schools, Schurr High stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores, a 91.3% graduation rate, and a state ranking in the 67th percentile, showing consistent improvement. Montebello High and Bell Gardens High have more moderate academic results. The specialized Applied Technology Center excels differently, achieving a remarkable 98.8% graduation rate with a career-focused approach and small class sizes.

The district as a whole graduates students at a rate slightly above the state average. However, mathematics proficiency is a challenge across all schools. Alternative schools like Vail High (Continuation) and Montebello Community Day serve high-needs students with significant support and face different challenges, such as very high chronic absenteeism, which impacts their measured outcomes.