Excellent
#311 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Applied Technology Center
High School · Montebello Unified · Montebello, CA
A Montebello Unified high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 West Mines Ave., Montebello, CA 90640
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Applied Technology Center score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Applied Technology Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montebello), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,833
Median home value
$660,600
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,007 | Compare → |
| Cantwell Sacred Heart of MaryPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Cantwell–sacred Heart of Mary High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Vail High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montebello Unified
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #2 of 28
- District spending per student
- $22,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Applied Technology Center is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Applied Technology Center
Applied Technology Center is a public high school in Montebello, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Applied Technology Center
What grades does Applied Technology Center serve?
Applied Technology Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Applied Technology Center?
Applied Technology Center has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Applied Technology Center is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Applied Technology Center rank in CA?
Applied Technology Center ranks #311 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Applied Technology Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Applied Technology Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Applied Technology Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Applied Technology Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Applied Technology Center a charter school?
No, Applied Technology Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Applied Technology Center a Title I school?
No, Applied Technology Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Applied Technology Center?
70.5% of students at Applied Technology Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (323) 248-2500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 90640)
- 61,615
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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