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Monett High

High School · Monett R-i · Monett, MO

A Monett R-i high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

ONE DAVID SIPPY DR, Monett, MO 65708

  • Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-17.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation6.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,631
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Monett High score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,540/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$53,267

Median home value

$170,600

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakview SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi19Compare →
Berean Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0PK–122.2 mi137Compare →

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.

Monett R-i

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$13,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monett High is listed in MONETT R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monett High

Monett High is a public high school in Monett, MO, part of Monett R-i, serving approximately 739 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monett High

What grades does Monett High serve?

Monett High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monett High?

Monett High has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monett High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monett High is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monett High rank in MO?

Monett High ranks #1,257 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Monett High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monett High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Monett High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monett High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Monett High a charter school?

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

Is Monett High a Title I school?

No, Monett High is not currently a Title I school.

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

60.4% of students at Monett 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
739
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 65708)
12,690
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
37.3
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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 65708; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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