Monticello High School is a suburban public high school located in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States outside Charlottesville. Opened in 1998, it is one of three traditional comprehensive high schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools System.
Serving 1,184 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monticello High serves the southern part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 361.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello High School's student population of 1,184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Campus Size
70 acres
School Motto
Embrace Students, Inspire Learning & Innovate Opportunities
School Rankings
Monticello High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.61, 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
#1062 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
12%
21%
White
58%
44%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: 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 #1062 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
1,184 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Monticello High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
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 Albemarle County School District.
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