Montgomery High School is a public high school located in Santa Rosa, California. It is part of the Santa Rosa High School District, which is itself part of Santa Rosa City Schools.
Serving 1,433 students in grades 9-12, Montgomery High 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montgomery High School's student population of 1,433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery High School is 0.61, 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
#5860 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery High School's ranking?
Montgomery High School is ranked #5860 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Montgomery High School often compared to?
Montgomery High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maria Carrillo High School, Santa Rosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery High School is 83%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montgomery High School?
1,433 students attend Montgomery High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Montgomery High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery High School?
Montgomery High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Montgomery High School offer ?
Montgomery High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Montgomery High School part of?
Montgomery High School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
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