Serving 133 students in grades 9-12, Montbello Career And Technical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montbello Career And Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Montbello Career And Technical High School's student population of 133 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montbello Career And Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montbello Career And Technical High School is 0.53, 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
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
8%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montbello Career And Technical High School's ranking?
Montbello Career And Technical High School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montbello Career And Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Montbello Career And Technical High School is 20-29%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Montbello Career And Technical High School?
133 students attend Montbello Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Montbello Career And Technical High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montbello Career And Technical High School?
Montbello Career And Technical High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montbello Career And Technical High School offer ?
Montbello Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montbello Career And Technical High School part of?
Montbello Career And Technical High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Montbello Career And Technical High School located?
Montbello Career And Technical High School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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