Type Public Principal Helen Meltzer Grades 9-12 Phone +1 323-728-0121 Color Blue & Gold | Established 1909 Teaching staff 118.04 (FTE) Enrollment 3191 (2012-2013) Mascot Ollie the Oiler | |
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Montebello high school students walk out over fiscal management
Founded in 1909, Montebello High School (MHS) is a public high school which is part of the Montebello Unified School District, and has an enrollment of approximately 3,400 students in grades 9-12. Its campus is located in Montebello, California (USA), a suburb of Los Angeles. It is named for the city of Montebello.
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Overview
The Montebello High School mascot is known as Ollie the Oiler, and the schools alumni are referred to as Oilers.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 3,191 students enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year was:
Additionally, 86.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Academics
The school currently offers 2 Pathways. The first of the two is the CATS Pathway, which teaches students how to be creative media artists and animators. The second of the two is the DRIVEN Pathway, which focuses on students learning about ergo alternative fuels and the automotive industry for future green jobs.
Athletics
The varsity sports teams are referred to as the "Montebello Oilers." The school colors are blue and gold. The school has an athletic rivalry with nearby Schurr High School.
Sports offered at MHS:
Clubs and activities
Government and politics
Arts, sciences, and education
Sports and entertainment
Media appearances
The music video for Twisted Sister's "I Wanna Rock" was filmed at Montebello High School. While filming at the school, the band performed in the school's auditorium.