Is Montbello High School a good school?

Montbello High School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Montbello High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,095 students attended Montbello High School.

What is the racial makeup of Montbello High School?

Students at Montbello High School are 73% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Montbello High School?

Montbello High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Barney Ford Elementary School Elementary : Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School Elementary : Green Valley Elementary School Elementary : Highline Academy Northeast Elementary : John H. Amesse Elementary Elementary : KIPP Northeast Elementary Elementary : Lena Archuleta Elementary School Elementary : Marie L. Greenwood Academy Elementary : Marrama Elementary School Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School Elementary : McGlone Academy Elementary : Oakland Elementary Elementary : Omar D Blair Charter School Elementary : SOAR at Green Valley Ranch Middle : DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School Middle : DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School Middle : KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Montbello High School

Summary:

Montbello High School is a public high school in Denver, Colorado, serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montbello High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Colorado high schools with a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across various assessments, and its student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, consistently rank in the bottom 10-20% of Colorado high schools in their respective categories. Additionally, Montbello High School has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.66% to 93.05% over the past three school years.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, and Northfield High School generally outperform Montbello High School in academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. These schools serve a more diverse student population, with a mix of racial/ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. The data suggests that Montbello High School has significant room for improvement, and targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community and district may be necessary to address the school's challenges and support student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5000 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239-4329

(720) 423-5900

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,203

Feeder schools for Montbello High School:

Elementary:	Barney Ford Elementary School
	Florida Pitt-Waller Ece-8 School
	Green Valley Elementary School
	Highline Academy Northeast
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	John H. Amesse Elementary
	KIPP Northeast Elementary
	Lena Archuleta Elementary School
	Marie L. Greenwood Academy
	Marrama Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	McGlone Academy
	Oakland Elementary
	Omar D Blair Charter School
	SOAR at Green Valley Ranch
Middle:	DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School
	DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School
	KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
	Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch
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	Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,095

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.4%

African American:

15.7%

Pacific Islander:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montbello High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Montbello High School ranks worse than 94.6% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 28^th among 36 ranked high schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montbello High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.4%), African American (15.7%), Pacific Islander (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montbello High School is 17. 40 high schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Montbello High School employs 64.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montbello High School is $16,203. 41 high schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Montbello High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montbello High School 330^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Montbello High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montbello High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2014	7.63	439^th	461	4.8%
2015	7.20	436^th	436	0.0%
2016	8.90	388^th	400	3.0%
2017	4.22	423^rd	424	0.2%
2018	6.15	414^th	418	1.0%
2019	3.56	458^th	458	0.0%
2022	5.48	447^th	448	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2014	13.33	313^th	369	15.2%
2015	20.14	236^th	292	19.2%
2016	8.06	250^th	255	2.0%
2017	10.90	238^th	256	7.0%
2018	11.45	330^th	388	14.9%
2019	10.39	360^th	411	12.4%
2023	3.94	339^th	349	2.9%
2024	7.06	330^th	349	5.4%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	20.55	28^th	32	12.5%
2023	11.80	44^th	44	0.0%
2024	29.46	25^th	36	30.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	7.94	196^th	203	3.4%
2023	4.93	200^th	200	0.0%
2024	10.52	199^th	211	5.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	3.08	235^th	239	1.7%
2022	3.83	252^nd	257	1.9%
2023	3.52	252^nd	254	0.8%
2024	6.81	240^th	257	6.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	3.00	238^th	240	0.8%
2022	4.67	247^th	253	2.4%
2023	3.18	249^th	252	1.2%
2024	5.98	245^th	256	4.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.85	36^th	36	0.0%
2024	14.09	34^th	38	10.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Montbello High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	4.90	181^st	181	0.0%
2022	10.98	191^st	205	6.8%
2023	6.17	193^rd	198	2.5%
2024	11.91	181^st	199	9.0%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado 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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montbello High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	6	46	6	160	2	1	9	0	230
2013	15	88	4	365	2	1	7	0	482
2014	16	112	8	568	5	1	13	0	723
2015	18	123	7	643	6	2	14	0	813
2016	22	112	12	692	4	4	18	0	864
2017	28	119	13	747	3	3	11	0	924
2018	19	116	17	759	3	6	12	0	932
2019	11	103	18	754	4	4	12	0	906
2020	11	80	16	784	3	19	12	0	925
2021	9	71	14	809	0	22	10	0	935
2022	15	86	11	793	0	31	10	0	946
2023	30	167	23	848	1	39	22	0	1130
2024	22	172	22	804	3	48	22	2	1095

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 Montbello High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	230	13.7	16.7	88.3
2013	482	24.4	19.6	89
2014	723	42.7	16.9	88.8
2015	813	56.0	14.5	88.7
2016	864	60.0	14.4	89.4
2017	924	65.1	14.1	91
2018	932	67.9	13.7	89.1
2019	906	65.0	13.9	88.1
2020	925	68.9	13.4	85.8
2021	935	70.3	13.2	93
2022	946	65.4	14.4	89.9
2023	1130	64.0	17.6	85.7
2024	1095	64.4	17.0	87

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 Montbello High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	230	13.7	16.7	88.3
2013	482	24.4	19.6	89
2014	723	42.7	16.9	88.8
2015	813	56.0	14.5	88.7
2016	864	60.0	14.4	89.4
2017	924	65.1	14.1	91
2018	932	67.9	13.7	89.1
2019	906	65.0	13.9	88.1
2020	925	68.9	13.4	85.8
2021	935	70.3	13.2	93
2022	946	65.4	14.4	89.9
2023	1130	64.0	17.6	85.7
2024	1095	64.4	17.0	87

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montbello High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,121
2020	$14,658
2021	$15,093
2022	$15,845
2023	$16,203

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montbello High School

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 458^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 447^th of 448 Middle schools	0.2%
Ranks 360^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 339^th of 349 High schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montbello High School)	4.8	3.8	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	40	36.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montbello High School)	12	8	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	45.1	37.9	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montbello High School)	10.9	11.4	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	46	41.8	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	43.9	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Montbello High School)	9.7	7.8	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	39.4	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.2	2.6%
All Grades Math (Montbello High School)	4.2	3.8	0.4%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	28.8	3.9%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	31.5	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	906	1130	24.7%
African American	103	167	62.1%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	18	23	27.8%
Hispanic	754	848	12.5%
Pacific Islander	4	39	875%
White	11	30	172.7%
Two or More Races	12	22	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.1%	85.7%	2.4%

Schools Near Montbello High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Montbello High School	Public	9-12	5000 Crown Blvd	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-5900	1,095	64	17.0	87.0%	22 (2.0%)	172 (15.7%)	804 (73.4%)	22 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (4.4%)	22 (2.0%)	7.1	330^th of 349 public high schools	5.4%		3.9	339^th of 349 public high schools	2.9%	9	27.0	8.0	32.0	17.0	17.0	5.0								3.0	$16,203
Northeast Early College	Public	9-12	11200 E 45th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-2450	572	32	17.8	83.9%	21 (3.7%)	66 (11.5%)	443 (77.4%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.6%)	17 (3.0%)	7.8	324^th of 349 public high schools	7.2%		9.3	317^th of 349 public high schools	9.2%	7	36.0	9.0	24.0	7.0	23.0	9.0								10.3	$16,365
Montbello Career and Technical High School	Public	9-12	4501 Airport Way	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7200	133	9	14.6	68.4%	3 (2.3%)	24 (18.0%)	87 (65.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)	8 (6.0%)								(n/a)															$28,088
DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4800 Telluride Street #2	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 524-6300	565	48	11.6	76.1%	11 (1.9%)	152 (26.9%)	323 (57.2%)	53 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	17 (3.0%)	54.1	146^th of 349 public high schools	58.2%		51.1	154^th of 349 public high schools	55.9%	8	56.0	39.0	67.0	50.0	58.0	41.0								17.7	$16,275
Vista Academy	Public	6-12	4800 Telluride Street Bldg. 6	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-7650	273	18	14.8	83.5%	6 (2.2%)	45 (16.5%)	210 (76.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.2%)	2.4	347^th of 349 public high schools	0.6%		2.7	345^th of 349 public high schools	1.1%	2	15.0		17.0	10.0	8.0										$19,819
KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 452-2570	559	39	14.5	68.0%	12 (2.1%)	84 (15.0%)	383 (68.5%)	51 (9.1%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	14 (2.5%)	13.3	303^rd of 349 public high schools	13.2%		11.8	307^th of 349 public high schools	12.0%	4	29.0	19.0	29.0	19.0	30.0	16.0								12.3	$15,472
Rocky Mountain Prep RISE	Public, Charter	9-12	18250 East 51st Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(720) 485-6393	565	44	12.9	81.6%	29 (5.1%)	82 (14.5%)	397 (70.3%)	28 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	16 (2.8%)	19.9	281^st of 349 public high schools	19.5%		14.4	297^th of 349 public high schools	14.9%	16	50.0	18.0	53.0	20.0	33.0	13.0								7.5	$16,508
Northfield High School	Public	9-12	5500 Central Park Blvd	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 423-8000	2,066	110	18.7	31.8%	986 (47.7%)	274 (13.3%)	587 (28.4%)	47 (2.3%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	150 (7.3%)	76.6	74^th of 349 public high schools	78.8%		75.8	78^th of 349 public high schools	77.7%	4	78.0	56.0	78.0	64.0	70.0	46.0								26.5	$15,418
DSST: Conservatory Green High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5590 N Central Park Blvd #4	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 802-4127	562	42	13.2	70.3%	48 (8.5%)	116 (20.6%)	351 (62.5%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	70	96^th of 349 public high schools	72.5%		59.8	129^th of 349 public high schools	63.0%	33	73.0	57.0	63.0	55.0	64.0	50.0								27.6	$13,160
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College	Public	6-12	19535 East 46th Avenue	Denver	80249	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-0420	1,022	68	14.9	83.0%	47 (4.6%)	222 (21.7%)	598 (58.5%)	80 (7.8%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.8%)	42 (4.1%)	10.8	313^th of 349 public high schools	10.3%		9.2	318^th of 349 public high schools	8.9%	5	43.0	12.0	33.0	10.0	31.0	10.0	4.8	26.3	28.7	21.4	9.1	6.5	10.1	8.3	$18,008

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