Excellent
#142 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 14% in state
Monticello High
High School · San Juan District · Monticello, UT
A San Juan District high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 69 164 S 200 W, Monticello, UT 84535
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monticello High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monticello 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,357
Median home value
$300,200
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Misssion SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Monument Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Navajo Mountain HighEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 27 | Compare → |
| San Juan HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Juan District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monticello High is listed in San Juan District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello High
Monticello High is a public high school in Monticello, UT, part of San Juan District, serving approximately 217 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello High
What grades does Monticello High serve?
Monticello High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Monticello High?
Monticello High has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monticello High rank in UT?
Monticello High ranks #142 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Monticello High's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Monticello High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Monticello High a charter school?
No, Monticello High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monticello High a Title I school?
No, Monticello High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello High?
44.7% of students at Monticello 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (435) 678-1130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 84535)
- 2,669
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84535; 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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