Montgomery Senior High

Summary:

Montgomery Senior High is a public high school located in San Diego, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,745 students. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, which is ranked 745 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montgomery Senior High has consistently ranked in the middle range of California high schools, with academic performance generally on par with or slightly above the Sweetwater Union High School District average, but below the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts/Literacy and mathematics is lower than the state average, and its science assessment scores are also below district and state levels. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, though its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. Additionally, Montgomery Senior High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Montgomery Senior High's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, such as Chula Vista Senior High and San Ysidro High. However, the school lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the district, such as Mar Vista Senior High and Launch Virtual Academy, which have higher academic achievement and graduation rates. The school's relatively low performance in mathematics and science, as well as the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, suggest areas where Montgomery Senior High could focus its efforts to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3250 Palm Ave.
       San Diego, CA  92154-1507


(619) 628-3800

District: Sweetwater Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
1005th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,652 Help


Feeder schools for Montgomery Senior High:

Elementary:    Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
    Howard Pence Elementary
    Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
    Los Altos Elementary
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Middle:    Montgomery Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  1,745

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.4%
White:
9.3%
Asian:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Compare Details Montgomery Senior High ranks better than 56.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 14 ranked high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montgomery Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.4%), White (9.3%), Asian (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montgomery Senior High is 22.7. 8 high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Senior High is $7,652, which is the 8th highest among 14 high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Senior High 1005th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Montgomery Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Sweetwater Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Union High 745th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.83 988th 1653 40.2%
2005 28.81 1079th 1901 43.2%
2006 28.81 1127th 1968 42.7%
2007 32.31 1080th 2063 47.6%
2008 26.34 1280th 2117 39.5%
2009 31.98 1300th 2238 41.9%
2010 41.24 984th 2281 56.9%
2011 44.74 917th 2367 61.3%
2012 46.71 866th 2354 63.2%
2013 42.03 1010th 2426 58.4%
2015 52.05 935th 1994 53.1%
2016 56.97 856th 2039 58.0%
2017 55.08 906th 2021 55.2%
2018 44.79 1123rd 2017 44.3%
2019 48.24 1020th 2133 52.2%
2021 45.23 681st 1290 47.2%
2022 46.30 1009th 2123 52.5%
2023 43.46 1026th 2348 56.3%
2024 44.67 1005th 2323 56.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.88 330th 366 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.28 625th 938 33.4%
2019 36.04 566th 941 39.9%
2021 41.12 247th 467 47.1%
2022 55.39 252nd 1044 75.9%
2023 54.12 209th 1323 84.2%
2024 51.90 225th 1350 83.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.19 689th 1547 55.5%
2024 40.54 704th 1534 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.94 894th 1862 52.0%
2019 55.55 775th 1937 60.0%
2021 51.30 528th 1126 53.1%
2022 52.25 804th 1943 58.6%
2023 51.89 837th 2247 62.8%
2024 51.49 820th 2235 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.72 929th 1760 47.2%
2019 44.59 980th 1833 46.5%
2021 38.27 653rd 1054 38.0%
2022 40.78 1031st 1858 44.5%
2023 42.63 1010th 2118 52.3%
2024 42.51 1015th 2098 51.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.18 247th 1052 76.5%
2019 47.51 445th 1117 60.2%
2021 40.50 285th 555 48.6%
2022 41.83 540th 1161 53.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.91 1146th 1834 37.5%
2019 47.17 933rd 1880 50.4%
2021 44.65 582nd 1122 48.1%
2022 47.99 871st 1916 54.5%
2023 41.75 1009th 2207 54.3%
2024 44.19 943rd 2172 56.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.47 998th 1742 42.7%
2019 54.85 759th 1814 58.2%
2022 48.71 857th 1861 53.9%
2023 46.14 955th 2142 55.4%
2024 49.62 836th 2125 60.7%
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Rank History for White students at Montgomery Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.32 432nd 1204 64.1%
2023 34.39 853rd 1434 40.5%
2024 28.48 943rd 1406 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Montgomery Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 291 70 476 1245 10 n/a n/a 0 2092
1989 264 67 433 1280 11 n/a n/a 0 2055
1990 219 63 392 1300 1 n/a n/a 0 1975
1991 209 60 359 1425 2 n/a n/a 0 2055
1992 177 83 357 1338 2 n/a n/a 0 1957
1993 176 68 363 1245 2 n/a n/a 0 1854
1994 170 62 350 1199 3 n/a n/a 0 1784
1995 173 99 415 1501 2 n/a n/a 0 2190
1996 173 99 415 1501 2 n/a n/a 0 2190
1997 196 117 430 1522 3 n/a n/a 0 2268
1998 213 113 428 1593 2 n/a n/a 0 2349
1999 225 118 422 1741 2 n/a n/a 0 2508
2000 232 104 434 1944 2 n/a n/a 0 2716
2001 192 111 404 2105 5 n/a n/a 0 2817
2002 144 91 371 1950 9 n/a n/a 0 2565
2003 144 91 371 1950 9 n/a n/a 0 2565
2004 147 108 364 1897 9 n/a n/a 0 2525
2005 125 93 352 1846 9 n/a n/a 0 2425
2006 105 81 314 1752 11 n/a n/a 0 2263
2007 96 68 278 1735 6 n/a n/a 4 2187
2008 83 70 257 1711 5 n/a n/a 0 2126
2009 86 70 210 1645 5 13 15 0 2044
2010 58 51 156 1416 10 13 12 0 1716
2011 59 41 142 1363 8 12 12 0 1637
2012 60 44 140 1390 12 10 24 0 1680
2013 50 49 142 1533 15 9 30 0 1828
2014 34 41 134 1452 5 6 47 0 1719
2015 22 32 129 1481 4 6 49 0 1723
2016 20 23 117 1475 2 4 43 0 1684
2017 18 21 109 1513 0 5 46 0 1712
2018 20 29 124 1571 0 8 60 0 1812
2019 33 35 122 1600 1 8 53 0 1852
2020 66 34 107 1612 2 5 52 0 1878
2021 117 32 116 1473 12 5 49 0 1804
2022 123 31 109 1413 16 4 43 0 1739
2023 163 25 108 1385 17 7 40 0 1745

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2092 72.7 28.7 n/a
1989 2055 73.6 27.9 n/a
1990 1975 71.8 27.5 n/a
1991 2055 72.8 28.2 n/a
1992 1957 74.0 26.4 19.8
1993 1854 73.9 25.1 14.2
1994 1784 69.9 25.5 25.8
1995 2190 86.5 25.3 32.3
1996 2190 86.5 25.3 32.3
1997 2268 90.5 25.1 36.9
1998 2349 94.9 24.8 36.3
1999 2508 100.3 25.0 41.8
2000 2716 108.9 24.9 38.5
2001 2817 119.2 23.6 44
2002 2565 120.0 21.4 49.2
2003 2565 120.0 21.4 49.2
2004 2525 112.7 22.4 53.5
2005 2425 104.6 23.2 42.4
2006 2263 99.2 22.8 44.3
2007 2187 101.2 21.6 46.6
2008 2126 108.5 19.6 32.5
2009 2044 87.4 20.3 47.9
2010 1716 83.6 20.5 77.2
2011 1637 n/a n/a 78.7
2012 1680 68.5 24.5 n/a
2013 1828 68.2 26.7 48.4
2014 1719 68.3 25.1 66
2015 1723 63.0 27.3 64.2
2016 1684 71.0 23.7 64.3
2017 1712 74.1 23.0 63.8
2018 1812 73.1 24.7 71.4
2019 1852 74.2 24.9 69.3
2020 1878 n/a n/a 70.7
2021 1804 77.3 23.3 70.4
2022 1739 75.4 23.0 55.8
2023 1745 76.6 22.7 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2092 72.7 28.7 n/a
1989 2055 73.6 27.9 n/a
1990 1975 71.8 27.5 n/a
1991 2055 72.8 28.2 n/a
1992 1957 74.0 26.4 19.8
1993 1854 73.9 25.1 14.2
1994 1784 69.9 25.5 25.8
1995 2190 86.5 25.3 32.3
1996 2190 86.5 25.3 32.3
1997 2268 90.5 25.1 36.9
1998 2349 94.9 24.8 36.3
1999 2508 100.3 25.0 41.8
2000 2716 108.9 24.9 38.5
2001 2817 119.2 23.6 44
2002 2565 120.0 21.4 49.2
2003 2565 120.0 21.4 49.2
2004 2525 112.7 22.4 53.5
2005 2425 104.6 23.2 42.4
2006 2263 99.2 22.8 44.3
2007 2187 101.2 21.6 46.6
2008 2126 108.5 19.6 32.5
2009 2044 87.4 20.3 47.9
2010 1716 83.6 20.5 77.2
2011 1637 n/a n/a 78.7
2012 1680 68.5 24.5 n/a
2013 1828 68.2 26.7 48.4
2014 1719 68.3 25.1 66
2015 1723 63.0 27.3 64.2
2016 1684 71.0 23.7 64.3
2017 1712 74.1 23.0 63.8
2018 1812 73.1 24.7 71.4
2019 1852 74.2 24.9 69.3
2020 1878 n/a n/a 70.7
2021 1804 77.3 23.3 70.4
2022 1739 75.4 23.0 55.8
2023 1745 76.6 22.7 80.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery Senior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,652

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Senior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1020th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1026th of 2348 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Montgomery Senior High)64.556.8
 7.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)58.552.2
 6.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Senior High)24.311.6
 12.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)28.522.6
 6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (Montgomery Senior High)9.816.4
 6.6%
   12th Grade Science (Sweetwater Union High)20.424.6
 4.3%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18521745
 5.8%
African American3525
 28.6%
American Indian117
 1600%
Asian122108
 11.5%
Hispanic16001385
 13.4%
Pacific Islander87
 12.5%
White33163
 393.9%
Two or More Races5340
 24.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%80.5%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,745 students attended Montgomery Senior High.

Students at Montgomery Senior High are 79% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Montgomery Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
Elementary : Howard Pence Elementary
Elementary : Juarez-Lincoln Elementary
Elementary : Los Altos Elementary
Elementary : Silver Wing Elementary
Elementary : Sunnyslope Elementary
Middle : Montgomery Middle

Montgomery Senior High ranks 1005th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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