Monona Grove High School is a school in Monona, Wisconsin, United States. Mitchal McGrath is the principal. The school was first established in 1955 to serve students from the Village of Monona, and the village and town of Cottage Grove and formerly served students from Town of Blooming Grove.
Serving 1,144 students in grades 9-12, Monona Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monona Grove High School's student population of 1,144 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 11, 2026
School Rankings
Monona Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monona Grove High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
4%
9%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silver Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monona Grove High School's ranking?
Monona Grove High School is ranked #1024 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Monona Grove High School often compared to?
Monona Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafollette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monona Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Monona Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Monona Grove High School?
1,144 students attend Monona Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Monona Grove High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monona Grove High School?
Monona Grove High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monona Grove High School offer ?
Monona Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monona Grove High School part of?
Monona Grove High School is part of Monona Grove School District.
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