Very Good
#3065 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
Montclair High
High School · Chaffey Joint Union High · Montclair, CA
A Chaffey Joint Union High high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4725 Benito St., Montclair, CA 91763
- Math 25% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montclair High score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montclair High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montclair), 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
$77,627
Median home value
$550,000
Median rent
$1,767/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91763; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 10–12 | 1.1 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Park West High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Pomona AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Village Academy High School at Indian HillEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 302 | 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.
Chaffey Joint Union High
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montclair High is listed in Chaffey Joint Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montclair High
Montclair High is a public high school in Montclair, CA, part of Chaffey Joint Union High, serving approximately 2,605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,065 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montclair High
What grades does Montclair High serve?
Montclair High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montclair High?
Montclair High has an enrollment of approximately 2,605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montclair High?
The student-teacher ratio at Montclair High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montclair High rank in CA?
Montclair High ranks #3,065 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montclair High's MySchoolScout rating?
Montclair High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Montclair High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montclair High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montclair High a charter school?
No, Montclair High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montclair High a Title I school?
No, Montclair High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montclair High?
89.9% of students at Montclair High 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
- 2,605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (909) 621-6781
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91763)
- 37,515
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 91763; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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