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 833 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Monticello High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Monticello, NY, covering approximately 195.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello High School's student population of 833 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1773 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 Liberty High School, Fallsburg Junior Senior 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
833 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Monticello High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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