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#1835 of 2,105 schools in WI

Monticello High

High School · Monticello School District · Monticello, WI

A high school in Monticello, WI where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

334 S Main St, Monticello, WI 53570

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2021)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$18,453
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Monticello High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low132/100K

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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

$83,143

Median home value

$233,900

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Glarus HighEnrollment path unverified5.49–124.6 mi320Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Monticello School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$18,453NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monticello High is listed in Monticello School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monticello High

Monticello High is a public high school in Monticello, WI, part of Monticello School District, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,835 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monticello High

What grades does Monticello High serve?

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

How many students attend Monticello High?

Monticello High has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monticello High is 8.8:1. 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 WI?

Monticello High ranks #1,835 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Monticello High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monticello High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

29.5% 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Green County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 53570)
2,696
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 53570; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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