Enrollment
1,313
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272139001079
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Senior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monticello Senior High
Monticello Senior High is a large high school in Monticello, Minnesota, enrolling 1,313 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 34% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Monticello Public School District also operates Monticello Middle (860 students) and Pinewood Elementary (794 students) alongside Monticello Senior High.
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 Senior High compares
Monticello Senior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,058
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Public School District, which includes Monticello Senior High.
$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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,313 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Monticello Senior High a good school?
Monticello Senior High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. 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 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.
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