- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monticello, MN
Monticello Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272139001079
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monticello Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monticello Senior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Senior High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Monticello, MN.
School address
District: Monticello Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272139001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Monticello Senior High held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.3 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 272139001079 · Monticello, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 21.2:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello Middle (860 students)
Monticello Senior High held near 1,330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.3 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Monticello Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- 882 Online 6-1 80
882 Online 6-12
80 students
What this shows Monticello Senior High reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monticello Senior High compares
Monticello Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Monticello Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Mountain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 882 Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Monticello Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monticello Senior High
How many students attend Monticello Senior High?
Monticello Senior High has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monticello, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,305 (2022-23) → 1,330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Senior High is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monticello Senior High?
22.0% of students at Monticello Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Senior High is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Monticello, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Senior High?
Monticello Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Senior High rank among high schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Monticello Senior High ranks #3 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 Senior High, Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Middle (860 students), Pinewood Elementary (794 students), and Little Mountain Elementary (576 students). See the Monticello Public School District district page for the complete list.