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Bell Gardens High

Montebello Unified · Los Angeles County · 6119 Agra Street, Bell Gardens, CA 90201-1705

(323) 826-5151 · www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

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2/10
#1062
Rank 1062 out of 1,227
Top 86%
English Language Arts2/10 · #985 · 20th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1086 · 12th percentile
Science2/10 · #1075 · 17th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Bell Gardens High serves a tight-knit, working-class community just southeast of downtown Los Angeles, where families are deeply rooted and school pride runs strong. Academics here are a work in progress, with test scores below state averages, so families who prioritize rigorous preparation for college-track coursework may want to explore additional support options or nearby alternatives. That said, for families already connected to the Bell Gardens community, the school reflects the neighborhood itself — resilient, culturally rich, and genuinely close-knit.

Student Demographics

416 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
415 (100%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners145 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged381 (92%)
Students with Disabilities86 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,046
Enrollment
106.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
19.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

79.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

17
AP Courses
offered
26%
AP Participation
of students
577
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Lancers · CIF Southern Section

27
varsity sports
10 boys
12 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #971 · 56th percentile

124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found