Monticello High School is a four-year public high school in Monticello, New York. According to state test scores, 93% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
Serving 848 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monticello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Monticello High School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
School Rankings
Monticello High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello High School's ranking?
Monticello High School is ranked #1773 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Monticello High School often compared to?
Monticello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fallsburg Junior Senior High School, Liberty High School, Eldred Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
848 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Monticello High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monticello High School offer ?
Monticello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monticello High School part of?
Monticello High School is part of Monticello Central School District.
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