Monticello High School (Closed 2014)
Monticello High School served 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 51%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
6%
10%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Monticello Independent School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
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