- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, NY
Monticello High School
Federal NCES profile for Monticello High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361974001810
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Monticello, NY.
School address
District: Monticello Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361974001810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Monticello High School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.5 → 83.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 361974001810 · Monticello, NY High · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 10:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: George L Cooke School (590 students)
Monticello High School held near 848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.5 → 83.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Monticello High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monticello High School
833 students
- George L Cooke
George L Cooke School
590 students
- Robert J Kaise
Robert J Kaiser Middle School
587 students
- Kenneth L Ruth
Kenneth L Rutherford School
466 students
- Emma C Chase S 219
Emma C Chase School
219 students
What this shows Monticello High School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello High School compares
Monticello High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$32,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 34.3%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Monticello High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Monticello Central School District reports $32,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monticello High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L Cooke School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J Kaiser Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth L Rutherford School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma C Chase School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello High School
How many students attend Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has 833 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, NY. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 848 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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?
59.5% of students at Monticello High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello High School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello High School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Monticello High School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Monticello, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monticello Central School District?
Besides Monticello High School, Monticello Central School District also operates George L Cooke School (590 students), Robert J Kaiser Middle School (587 students), and Kenneth L Rutherford School (466 students). See the Monticello Central School District district page for the complete list.