MONTEREY H S

(806)219-1900

2,117 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monterey High School, located at 3211 47th St in Lubbock, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Lubbock Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school has long been recognized as a cornerstone of the local community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, all designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Monterey High School is known for its strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, boasting a wide array of athletic programs, fine arts departments, and student-led organizations. The school fosters a culture of school spirit—often associated with its mascot, the Plainsman—and encourages student involvement in community service and leadership development. With its longstanding history in Lubbock, the campus continues to focus on balancing tradition with innovative teaching practices to support the diverse needs and aspirations of its student body.

2,117

Total Students

136.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTEREY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	1,351
Black	261
Asian	11
Two or More	40
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,351 (63.8%)
White
443 (20.9%)
Black
261 (12.3%)
Two or More
40 (1.9%)
Asian
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LUBBOCK ISD
Phone:	(806)219-1900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	136.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 618

Grade 10 535

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 499