- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monona, WI
Monona Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Monona Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550981001291
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monona Grove High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monona · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monona Grove High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monona Grove High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI.
School address
District: Monona Grove School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550981001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Monona Grove High grew from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,144 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 83.7 → 83.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 550981001291 · Monona, WI High · MID · TRAD
1,170 enr · 14.1:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Glacial Drumlin School (766 students)
Monona Grove High grew from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,144 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 83.7 → 83.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Monona Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monona Grove High
1,170 students
- Glacial Drumli
Glacial Drumlin School
766 students
- Winnequah Scho
Winnequah School
602 students
- Granite Ridge
Granite Ridge School
470 students
- Cottage Grove 307
Cottage Grove Elementary
307 students
- Taylor Prairie 264
Taylor Prairie Elementary
264 students
What this shows Monona Grove High reports 1,170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monona Grove High compares
Monona Grove High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 56% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,170
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$16,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Monona Grove High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monona Grove School District reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monona Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacial Drumlin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winnequah School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottage Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monona Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monona Grove High
How many students attend Monona Grove High?
Monona Grove High has 1,170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monona, WI. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,144 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monona Grove High is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monona Grove High?
17.1% of students at Monona Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monona Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Monona Grove High is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Monona, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monona Grove High?
Monona Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Monona Grove High rank among public schools in Monona?
By Resource Investment Index, Monona Grove High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monona, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monona Grove School District?
Besides Monona Grove High, Monona Grove School District also operates Glacial Drumlin School (766 students), Winnequah School (602 students), and Granite Ridge School (470 students). See the Monona Grove School District district page for the complete list.