Applied Technology Center

Applied Technology Center in Montebello offers something genuinely different from a traditional high school — a career and technical focus that gives students in the eastern Los Angeles area hands-on pathways alongside their core academics, which is reflected in stronger English scores than math. Families who want their teens building real-world skills while still earning a standard diploma will find the model appealing, particularly in a working-class community like Montebello where practical training carries real value. The city sits just southeast of downtown LA, with easy access to the broader metro area, and the school draws students looking for an alternative track that feels purposeful rather than purely test-driven.