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#700 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 35% in state

Monticello Senior High

High School · Monticello Public School District · Monticello, MN

A high school in Monticello, MN serving grades 9th – 12th.

5225 SCHOOL BLVD, Monticello, MN 55362

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$15,407
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Monticello Senior High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Monticello Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average423/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,870

Median home value

$324,400

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·59 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monticello High School - SnwEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi27Compare →
Snw Monti HS Ebd ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi4Compare →
Holy Spirit AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private9–120.7 mi54Compare →
882 Online 6-12Enrollment path unverified4.36–121.0 mi67Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Monticello Public School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$15,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monticello Senior High is listed in MONTICELLO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monticello Senior High

Monticello Senior High is a public high school in Monticello, MN, part of Monticello Public School District, serving approximately 1,330 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monticello Senior High

What grades does Monticello Senior High serve?

Monticello Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monticello Senior High?

Monticello Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Senior High is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monticello Senior High rank in MN?

Monticello Senior High ranks #700 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Monticello Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monticello Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Monticello Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Senior High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Monticello Senior High a charter school?

No, Monticello Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monticello Senior High a Title I school?

No, Monticello Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Senior High?

28.5% of students at Monticello Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,330
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 55362)
20,125
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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