Enrollment
14
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 270041304890
Monticello High School - Snw — Monticello, MN
Federal NCES profile for Monticello High School - Snw, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 69
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello High School - Snw compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monticello High School - Snw reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Minnesota average and 55% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 78.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monticello High School - Snw compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 46% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
— 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
78.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 9% in Minnesota — larger than 91% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 7.8:1 -51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.1% -46% vs state
NCES ID 270041304890
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 7.1%
Asian 7.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 78.6%
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello High School - Snw
How many students attend Monticello High School - Snw?
Monticello High School - Snw has 14 students enrolled. It is a high school in MONTICELLO, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School - Snw?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High School - Snw is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello High School - Snw?
23.1% of students at Monticello High School - Snw are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello High School - Snw?
The largest demographic group at Monticello High School - Snw is White at 71.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in MONTICELLO, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello High School - Snw?
Monticello High School - Snw has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.