Below Average
#1364 of 1,815 schools in CO
Montbello High School
High School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 CROWN BLVD, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 4% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montbello High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montbello High School 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 Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Early CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Dsst: Elevate Northeast High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–11 | 1.8 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Montbello Career and Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Aurora Science & Tech High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | 2.4 mi | 309 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #163 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montbello High School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montbello High School
Montbello High School is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 1,095 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montbello High School
What grades does Montbello High School serve?
Montbello High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montbello High School?
Montbello High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,095 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montbello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montbello High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montbello High School rank in CO?
Montbello High School ranks #1,364 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Montbello High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montbello High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Montbello High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montbello High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Montbello High School a charter school?
No, Montbello High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montbello High School a Title I school?
No, Montbello High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montbello High School?
87.0% of students at Montbello High School 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
- 1,095
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.0%
- Phone
- (720) 423-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80239; 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, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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