Schurr High School

About Schurr High School

Schurr High School is an accredited public high school in Montebello, California. It is part of the Montebello Unified School District and serves grades 9-12. The school opened in 1961 and is named after former Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Schurr.
Schurr High School is committed to providing a quality education to all students. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core classes, Advanced Placement courses, and college preparatory classes. Schurr High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports, music, drama, and student government.
Schurr High School has a long tradition of excellence. It has been awarded the California Distinguished School Award multiple times and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. The school also has a strong commitment to community service and provides students with many opportunities to give back to their local community.
Schurr High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its commitment to excellence and dedication to providing a quality education, Schurr High School is an excellent choice for parents and students alike.

Address:	820 N. Wilcox Ave. Montebello, CA 90640
Phone:	(323) 887-3090
Site:	montebello-shs.edlioschool.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,567 students

Overview Schurr High School

Schurr High School serves 2,567 students in grades 9-12.
Schurr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Schurr High School

Schurr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Schurr High School is 0.13, 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.