J. C. Montgomery in Hanford, CA

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

3.99

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

1.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

6th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

199.5

J. C. Montgomery: 6 reported students.

State peer staffing position

1st percentile

1.5:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 23
Teachers (FTE): 2
Student–teacher ratio: 11.5:1

What the reported data says about J. C. Montgomery

J. C. Montgomery is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Hanford. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Kings County Office of Education. NCES reports 6 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.5:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (100%) and White (0%). English learners represent 26.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking J. C. Montgomery

1How do the reported 1.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 26.1%
Students with disabilities: 30.4%
Lunch program: Missing

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0%
Hispanic100%
Black0%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Kings County SELPA Preschool

Other · Grades Not reported

Enrollment not reported

Kings County Special Education

Other · Grades KG–12

393 reported students

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Public schools near J. C. Montgomery

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hanford Online Charter High · Charter · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	137	0.3 mi
Hanford West High High · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	1,331	0.3 mi
Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) High · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	50	1.3 mi
Sierra Pacific High High · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	1,183	1.3 mi
Hanford High High · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	1,498	1.6 mi
Hanford Community Day High · Hanford Joint Union High	09–12	38	1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about J. C. Montgomery

What grades does J. C. Montgomery serve?

J. C. Montgomery reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Kings County Office of Education.

How many students attend J. C. Montgomery?

J. C. Montgomery reported 6 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 23 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at J. C. Montgomery?

The calculated ratio is 1.5:1, based on 6 students and 3.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is J. C. Montgomery a public, charter, or magnet school?

J. C. Montgomery is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kings County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is J. C. Montgomery in?

J. C. Montgomery is part of Kings County Office of Education, based in Hanford, CA, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near J. C. Montgomery?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hanford Online Charter (0.3 mi), Hanford West High (0.3 mi), Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.