Summary:
In zip code 79413, there is one high school, Monterey High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Lubbock, Texas, as part of the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).
Monterey High School is a large school with 2,117 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1, which is slightly better than the national average. The school has a high level of economic need, with 66.65% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Its graduation rate is 86.9%, slightly below the district rate of 88.0%, while its dropout rate of 1.9% is slightly better than the district's 2.0%. The school's state ranking has been stable, hovering around the 46th to 49th percentile for three years, earning a consistent 2-star rating.
The most significant finding is a persistent weakness in Algebra I, where only 36.36% of students achieved proficiency in 2025-2026, far below the district (47.5%) and state (54.03%) averages. However, the school shows relative strength in Biology (66.39% proficiency) and U.S. History (66.59% proficiency), both outperforming the district. This creates a clear divide between math and science/history performance. With per-student spending of $9,121, below the national average, the school faces resource challenges. The gap between the high graduation rate and low Algebra I proficiency suggests many students may graduate without mastering foundational math, a common concern for parents to consider.
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