Montbello High School is a high school located in Denver, Colorado, United States in the Denver Public Schools system. It is located in the Montbello neighborhood on the northeast side of Denver. The school opened in fall 1980, the first graduating class being the class of 1981.
Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Montbello High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montbello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Montbello High School's student population of 1,095 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Montbello High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montbello High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
16%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)70%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montbello High School's ranking?
Montbello High School is ranked #1757 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Montbello High School often compared to?
Montbello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Northeast Denver Middle School, Northeast Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montbello High School?
The graduation rate of Montbello High School is 70%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Montbello High School?
1,095 students attend Montbello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Montbello High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montbello High School?
Montbello High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montbello High School offer ?
Montbello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montbello High School part of?
Montbello High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Montbello High School located?
Montbello High School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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