Enrollment
24
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272139001834
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Alternative Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Alternative Program
Monticello Alternative Program is a higher-need, small high school in Monticello, Minnesota, enrolling 24 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 24 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Discipline events run high: 9 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 24 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Senior High (1,313 students) and Monticello Middle (860 students) alongside Monticello Alternative Program.
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 Monticello Alternative Program compares
Monticello Alternative Program on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,058
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Public School District, which includes Monticello Alternative Program.
$15,058
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 52.8%
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.
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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Monticello Alternative Program a good school?
Monticello Alternative Program earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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