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#2342 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 25% in state

Schurr High

High School · Montebello Unified · Montebello, CA

A Montebello Unified high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

820 North Wilcox Ave., Montebello, CA 90640

  • Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 88.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate88%
AP Participation22.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$22,912
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Schurr High score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 39% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Schurr High 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
22.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
12 boys'·15 girls'·55 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cantwell Sacred Heart of MaryPrivate · tuition5.0private9–120.8 mi342Compare →
Cantwell–sacred Heart of Mary High SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–120.8 mi378Compare →
Montebello HighEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.8 mi2,007Compare →
Pacific Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#5 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

Schurr High is listed in Montebello Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Schurr High

Schurr High is a public high school in Montebello, CA, part of Montebello Unified, serving approximately 2,139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,342 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Schurr High

What grades does Schurr High serve?

Schurr High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Schurr High?

Schurr High has an enrollment of approximately 2,139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Schurr High?

The student-teacher ratio at Schurr High is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schurr High rank in CA?

Schurr High ranks #2,342 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Schurr High's MySchoolScout rating?

Schurr High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Schurr High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schurr High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Schurr High a charter school?

No, Schurr High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Schurr High a Title I school?

No, Schurr High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schurr High?

76.3% of students at Schurr 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
2,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
4-Year Graduation
88.0%
Area population (ZIP 90640)
61,615
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
39.4
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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