Top 5 Best 90640 California Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,310 students in 90640, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 90640, CA are Montebello Community Day, Schurr High School and Applied Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 90640 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in 90640, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 90640 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Applied Technology Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 90640, CA Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montebello Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 S. Montebello Blvd.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-7900
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Schurr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 N. Wilcox Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-3090
Grades: 9-12
| 2,435 students
Rank: #33.
Applied Technology Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W. Mines Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 248-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Montebello High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-0121
Grades: 9-12
| 2,195 students
Rank: #55.
Vail High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1230 S. Vail Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 728-1940
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
T.i.m.e. Community
Charter School
2100 W. Cleveland Ave.
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 424-6910
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 90640, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 90640, CA include Montebello Community Day, Schurr High School and Applied Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in 90640, CA?
6 public high schools are located in 90640, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 90640, CA?
90640, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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