Vail High School is a continuation school located in the city of Montebello, California. It is a small campus whose students are drawn from all the other high schools in the Montebello Unified School ...
Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Vail High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 57% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vail High (Continuation School)'s student population of 219 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Vail High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vail High (Continuation School) is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8636 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
57%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)90.4%
33%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vail High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Vail High (Continuation School) is ranked #8636 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vail High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Vail High (Continuation School) is 57%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Vail High (Continuation School)?
219 students attend Vail High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vail High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vail High (Continuation School)?
Vail High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vail High (Continuation School) offer ?
Vail High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vail High (Continuation School) part of?
Vail High (Continuation School) is part of Montebello Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Vail High (Continuation School) located?
Vail High (Continuation School) is located in the South Montebello neighborhood of Montebello, CA. There are 13 other public schools located in South Montebello.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School/Campus Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School/Campus Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School/Campus Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School/Campus Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School/Campus Closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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