Serving 325 students in grades 7-12, Monson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monson High School's student population of 325 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monson High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
87%
56%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monson High School's ranking?
Monson High School is ranked #985 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Monson High School often compared to?
Monson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer High School, Minnechaug Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monson High School?
The graduation rate of Monson High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monson High School?
325 students attend Monson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Monson High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monson High School?
Monson High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monson High School offer ?
Monson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monson High School part of?
Monson High School is part of Monson School District.
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