At a glance
Reported students
1,253
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
725
Montgomery High: 1,253 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
18:1 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
- 1,590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22:1
What the reported data says about Montgomery High
Montgomery High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Santa Rosa. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Santa Rosa High. NCES reports 1,253 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, close to 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 (55.1%) and White (29.2%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montgomery High
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.68
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2.45
- 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
- White29.2%
- Hispanic55.1%
- Black3%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Santa Rosa High
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Piner High
High · Grades 09–12
1,434 reported students
Elsie Allen High
High · Grades 09–12
1,029 reported students
Santa Rosa High
High · Grades 09–12
1,553 reported students
Maria Carrillo High
High · Grades 09–12
1,584 reported students
Ridgway High (Continuation)
High · Grades 09–12
252 reported students
Rincon Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
725 reported students