My son had a volleyball tournament at Montebello HS on Saturday, 1/25/26. This review is solely for the gym. Thought the set up of the gym was ok. The spectators had to sit upstairs which is ok but the bleachers and floors were just dirty. There were cups, leftover food and chip bags everywhere. We had to pay to watch the game, it would have been nice if the staff cleaned and cleared out the mess before the game started. The restroom were clean, which was nice. Also, bc we were seated upstairs, some elderly members and others with mobility challenges had a difficult time getting up there. It would have been nice if there was an elevator or special seats on the bottom floor. There was also snack available and the staff were friendly. Plenty of parking available. read more

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The interior of the school is disgusting! One of the dirtiest schools I've ever seen. I went to the gym for a boys volleyball tournament and the American flag was half on the ground and all the boys were stepping on it. Very disrespectful. I don't know about the education of the school because I would never send my kid to a school this dirty. read more

Such a bad school! ESPECIALLY the dance teacher makes all her classes participate in a dance show even though the kids aren't in dance company. Many girls don't like the teacher she even said that during a certain week they have to be free and to push away their sports so they can come to her dumb dance. If they don't attend she'll fail them or if they miss a day of PRATICE. Super bad the girls fro classes don't even wanna participate only dance company so I do t know why she's making them participate. Mind you she's gonna post them on social media which the girls don't like to be posted she didn't even ask them for consent to be recorded or anything. I hope the school talks to the teacher to make the dance classes not participate and only dance company. The dance teacher doesn't understand what no means and mind you my daughter says that she talks bad about her students . I hope they speak to her not letting the kids participate and only dance company. I don't even see the point of them doing a dance concert, barely anyone shows ups. I say just don't bring up a he dance concert and speak to the teacher immediately that she needs to ask for consent and if the kids don't want to participate then to not force them. read more

Hated this school. Glad I ditched as often as I did. The cafeteria food wasn't too bad

DONT recommend this school if you want your kid to come out of high school happy i recommend going to Schurr the attitude of the principal and assistant principal AND counselors and other staff members is impeccable and unforgiving. to be a community where you say everyone should be nice and respectful just looks stupid to me because the attitude influences onto the students that they favor in the office. and makes a percentage of the students in the school have high egos and makes others feel less and stupid because the students feel like they get honored for being rude, and that is NOT respectful nor acceptable. I myself had to deal with those people and the counselors made me feel less of myself and made me feel as if i'd never make it. especially the 9-10 grade current counselor. i've heard of the way he is now with students he could be nice but he is not the type of counselor to help or give you a hand he's the type to criticize and make you feel less smarter than he is because he has more knowledge, even if you make improvements or are trying he still makes you feel stupid if you're not a A+ and on your shit, you aren't worth his time. these staff members are only in it for the money they get. read more

I went to see a basketball game at Montebello High School on 11/29/2017. It was my 1st time there to see a basketball game (I'd seen a football game here years ago). The Montebello Oilers lost to the visiting Temple City Rams by a score of 53-39. Leo Hernandez led the Oilers with 18 points while H. Delpilar Jr. was the Rams top scorer with 21. Parking and entry to the game was free (there were no programs). Plus, I took photos. read more

This school only jumps to conclusions to make them look like they are doing what they need to do, And they don't really care what people have to say. I tried to tell them what happened because someone gave them faults info but all they did was shut me up and told me to leave read more

I've only been here for 2 days I'm a freshman. This already the worst school I've ever been to. Mr Duarte should go back to lmi. I'm about to be a high school drop out within 2 days of being here. They already have me sobbing over like 10 pages of homework everyday. Maybe the teachers should stop trama dumping on their kids and get an actual therapy. read more

I am guilty of attending this high school in the past and my memories of old dear Montebello high is nothing to brag about. I cruised through my classes and I have more memories of parting than the actual school. I attended this school for two years and drugs and parties where always the main topic in my groups so it wasn't a good environment for education. But I guess your high school career is greatly influenced by your peers, who would have thought that my parents knew what they were talking about. But that was then and this is now and the school has had a huge face lift. They have added a new building and improved the baseball field and the football field. I recently returned to the campus in order to attend my sister's graduation for the class of 2011. The school was still the same but a bit cleaner and I guess the staff is pretty much the same since I recognized a lot of staff members that put up with me in the past. As for the school academics which should be the most important part it has greatly improved. The amount of graduates tripled this year and there was 5 times more four year university bound students this year than 9 years ago. So the school has improved and apparently the students have to which is all great news. So go check it out if you're searching schools for a future student and you be the judge. read more

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This highschool is alright you could say. Staff here is iffy , Johnny the security guard is quite preverted, teacher Mr. Casey seems to not know what he is doing and students dont like his class much. The nurses are very rude and are unprofessional. The new Principle this year seems very fun though , Ms argumosa is also the best counselor and is very supportive and motivational with students. Students get in fights here and there and many smoke in restrooms without getting caught. They are also low on teacher causing students to retake lasses because there was no teacher provided for their class the previous year. but over all the school is good read more

I was a student teacher at MHS. There is a strong connection between CSULA and MHS. Faculty is caring and dedicated.

I'm an alumni of Montebello High School so always and forever MHS will be #1 !! had good times here, amazing marching band and drill team and a great staff down the lunch ladies. Mr. Schwartz runs a fine high school and MHS is a great asset to the Montebello Community read more

I am currently a student here at montebello high school overall a wonderful school BUT, the nurses here are rude and will make fun of your child for not feeling well as I just experienced and witnessed. Also if your child is enrolled and is given Mrs. Placencia as an algebra or geometry she does not try to help the students with their work, makes you feel like a child, and insults you if you get the answer wrong. This is an honest review if there is any questions on how this school is a wonderful school I'll gladly answer honestly from a student perspective. read more

I went to Montebello High in 00-03! Let's go Oilers! What wonderful high school years I spent at MHS.. the teachers are great.. felt like a big family! read more

I attend Montebello High School. It is a great school. my first year was great the students helped my find my classes and showed me the school grounds. Some people underestimate MHS. People see us as " bad students". They don't believe we have what it takes to be a great school but we do. The students that i have worked with are very intelligent. the students and my self do not really need the teacher to remind us about the daily routine. The students a very proactive. but.... we need MORE school spirit. The teachers are great. They encourage us to get involved, make a great effort, ask questions, and to take test seriously.The teachers are very involved with the students. i had a problem at school and they helped me get through it we resolved it smoothly and peacefully. The school grounds need some work. the graffiti is not that bad but, there is alot of trash on the campus and the custodians do not wash down the trash cans so an repulsive smell comes from the campus. All in all, my experience so far was great. Love that school. Always happy to attend and I will be happy to graduate next year!! GO CLASS OF 2015!!!! read more

Being an Alumni of MHS - I have to say, you get out of it what you put into it. If you want to party - you will find peers for that, if you want to study, you will find peers for that also. As far as the "look" of the school - it's over 100 years old - it looks old - get over it. If you want to be Ariana Grande - go to her mega bucks school. The staff - could be better, some staff (principal) are quick to defend her less than adequate teachers, and some superior teachers go unacknowledged. They will all make an impact on your child's future. As far as academics - every school could improve, as far as sports - you get what you put into it, as far as the art, choir, band, drama departments - absolutely needed - don't drop these programs. The kids need these outlets to remain sane! High school studies are rough - again, what you put into it will become part of your future. read more