Montbello Career and Technical High School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

montbellotech.dpsk12.org/

158 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Montbello Career and Technical High School (MCTHS), located in Denver, Colorado, is a specialized educational institution within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) system. The school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic foundation integrated with hands-on, career-focused training. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom learning and workforce preparation, MCTHS aims to ensure that students are not only prepared for post-secondary education but are also equipped with the technical skills and professional certifications necessary to excel in high-demand career fields immediately upon graduation.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, often partnering with industry professionals to provide students with real-world exposure to various trades and career pathways. By fostering a culture of professional readiness and personal development, Montbello Career and Technical High School serves as a vital resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in the modern job market while completing their high school requirements in a supportive, career-oriented environment.

158

Total Students

9.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montbello Career and Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	107
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
107 (68.2%)
Black
27 (17.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (6.4%)
White
7 (4.5%)
Two or More
5 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)423-7200
Website:	http://montbellotech.dpsk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 72