Enrollment
280
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250804001269
Monson High School — Monson, MA
Federal NCES profile for Monson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Monson · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monson High School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monson High School reports 280 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 75 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monson spends $30,863 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monson High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,863
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 75 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 280 Top 25% in Massachusetts — larger than 75% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250804001269
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 3.8
Students per counselor 75:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monson, which includes Monson High School.
$30,863
Per student
+8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 10.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Monson High School
How many students attend Monson High School?
Monson High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monson, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monson High School is 8.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monson High School?
The largest demographic group at Monson High School is White at 82.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monson, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monson High School?
Monson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.