Serving 291 students in grades 9-12, Montbello High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≤10%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
70%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)75%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montbello High School?
The graduation rate of Montbello High School is 75%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Montbello High School?
291 students attend Montbello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Montbello High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montbello High School?
Montbello High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montbello High School offer ?
Montbello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montbello High School part of?
Montbello High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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