Monticello High School (Closed 2014)

160 Cave St
Monticello, KY 42633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Monticello High School serves 234 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(12-13)
20-29%
42%
(12-13)
30-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
6%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(12-13)
70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School District Name
Monticello Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 89%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
234 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Monticello High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monticello High School offer ?
Monticello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monticello High School part of?
Monticello High School is part of Monticello Independent School District.

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