Monticello High School serves 513 students in grades 9-12.
Monticello High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monticello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monticello High School's student population of 513 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Monticello High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
5%
14%

Black
35%
20%

White
59%
59%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello High School's ranking?
Monticello High School is ranked #665 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Monticello High School often compared to?
Monticello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Drew Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
513 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Monticello High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monticello High School offer ?
Monticello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello High School part of?
Monticello High School is part of Monticello School District.
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