- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monett, MO
Monett High
Federal NCES profile for Monett High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292112001162
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monett High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Monett · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monett High has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monett High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Monett High held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 48.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292112001162 · Monett, MO High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Monett Middle (528 students)
Monett High held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 48.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Monett High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monett High
742 students
- Monett Middle
Monett Middle
528 students
- Monett Elem.
Monett Elem.
515 students
- Monett Interme
Monett Intermediate
313 students
- Monett Early C 276
Monett Early Childhood Center
276 students
What this shows Monett High reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monett High compares
Monett High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Monett High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monett R-I reports $13,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monett High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monett Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monett Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monett Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monett Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monett High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monett High
How many students attend Monett High?
Monett High has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monett, MO. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monett High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monett High is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monett High?
39.7% of students at Monett High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monett High?
The largest demographic group at Monett High is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Monett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monett High?
Monett High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monett High rank among public schools in Monett?
By Resource Investment Index, Monett High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Monett, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monett on the city page.
What other schools are in Monett R-I?
Besides Monett High, Monett R-I also operates Monett Middle (528 students), Monett Elem. (515 students), and Monett Intermediate (313 students). See the Monett R-I district page for the complete list.