Enrollment
1,170
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550981001291
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monona Grove High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monona Grove High
Monona Grove High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Monona, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,170 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Monona Grove School District also operates Glacial Drumlin School (766 students) and Winnequah School (602 students) alongside Monona Grove High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monona Grove High compares
Monona Grove High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monona Grove School District, which includes Monona Grove High.
$14,738
Per student
-1%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Monona on the city page.
Is Monona Grove High a good school?
Monona Grove High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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