Enrollment
320
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, IA
Monticello High School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191965001153
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA.
School address
District: Monticello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191965001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello High School
Monticello High School is a mid-sized high school in Monticello, Iowa, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 402 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello Middle School (305 students) and Carpenter Elementary School (208 students) alongside Monticello High School.
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 High School compares
Monticello High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,055
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Monticello High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Comm School District, which includes Monticello High School.
$13,055
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 46.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shannon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello High School
How many students attend Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 High School?
21.9% of students at Monticello High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello High School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Monticello High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Monticello High School a good school?
Monticello High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa 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 Comm School District?
Besides Monticello High School, Monticello Comm School District also operates Monticello Middle School (305 students), Carpenter Elementary School (208 students), and Shannon Elementary School (166 students). See the Monticello Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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