- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monte Alto, TX
Monte Alto H S
Federal NCES profile for Monte Alto H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483123012311
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monte Alto H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monte Alto · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monte Alto H S has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Alto H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monte Alto, TX.
School address
District: Monte Alto Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483123012311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Monte Alto H S held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483123012311 · Monte Alto, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 11.6:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberto Garate El (386 students)
Monte Alto H S held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Monte Alto H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberto Garate
Roberto Garate El
386 students
- This school
Monte Alto H S
255 students
- Jose Borrego M
Jose Borrego Middle
178 students
What this shows Monte Alto H S reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monte Alto H S compares
Monte Alto H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Monte Alto H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monte Alto Isd reports $14,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monte Alto H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Garate El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jose Borrego Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monte Alto H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monte Alto H S
How many students attend Monte Alto H S?
Monte Alto H S has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monte Alto, TX. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Alto H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Alto H S is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Monte Alto H S?
80.7% of students at Monte Alto H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monte Alto H S?
The largest demographic group at Monte Alto H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in Monte Alto, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monte Alto H S?
Monte Alto H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Monte Alto H S rank among public schools in Monte Alto?
By Resource Investment Index, Monte Alto H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monte Alto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monte Alto Isd?
Besides Monte Alto H S, Monte Alto Isd also operates Roberto Garate El (386 students) and Jose Borrego Middle (178 students). See the Monte Alto Isd district page for the complete list.