Monterey High School serves 2,153 students in grades 9-12.
Monterey High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey High School's student population of 2,153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,153 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Monterey High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monterey High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4479 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
64%
53%

Black
11%
13%

White
22%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey High School's ranking?
Monterey High School is ranked #4479 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey High School?
The graduation rate of Monterey High School is 92%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Monterey High School?
2,153 students attend Monterey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Monterey High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey High School?
Monterey High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monterey High School offer ?
Monterey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monterey High School part of?
Monterey High School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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