Monticello High School

1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,213 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Monticello High School's student population of 1,213 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

Monticello High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#747 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
11%
22%
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White
62%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Monticello High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Monticello High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monticello High School's ranking?
Monticello High School is ranked #747 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Monticello High School often compared to?
Monticello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
1,213 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Monticello High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monticello High School offer ?
Monticello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello High School part of?
Monticello High School is part of Albemarle Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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