- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, MN
Monticello Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272139001834
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Alternative Program earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Alternative Program has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Alternative Program ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Monticello, MN.
School address
District: Monticello Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272139001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Monticello Alternative Program shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-32.4%).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 272139001834 · Monticello, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 12:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Senior High (1,313 students)
Monticello Alternative Program shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-32.4%). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Monticello Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monticello Sen
Monticello Senior High
1,313 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle
860 students
- Pinewood Eleme
Pinewood Elementary
794 students
- Little Mountai
Little Mountain Elementary
576 students
- Eastview Educa 301
Eastview Education Center
301 students
- This school 24
Monticello Alternative Program
24 students
What this shows Monticello Alternative Program reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Alternative Program compares
Monticello Alternative Program is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 33.3%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 8.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Monticello Alternative Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Monticello Public School District reports $15,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Alternative Program
How many students attend Monticello Alternative Program?
Monticello Alternative Program has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, MN. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Alternative Program is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Monticello Alternative Program?
55.9% of students at Monticello Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Alternative Program is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Alternative Program?
Monticello Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Monticello Alternative Program rank among high schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Alternative Program ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Monticello, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Monticello Public School District?
Besides Monticello Alternative Program, Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students), Monticello Middle (860 students), and Pinewood Elementary (794 students). See the Monticello Public School District district page for the complete list.