Monticello High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Minnesota, United States. It is a part of the Monticello School District. The Principals are Matthew Coalwell and Lori Hanson.
Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School - Snw ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello High School - Snw's student population of 14 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monticello High School - Snw is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Magic
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Monticello High School - Snw often compared to?
Monticello High School - Snwis often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael-albertville Senior High School, Rogers Senior High School, Buffalo Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School - Snw?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School - Snw is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monticello High School - Snw?
14 students attend Monticello High School - Snw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Monticello High School - Snw students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monticello High School - Snw?
Monticello High School - Snw has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monticello High School - Snw offer ?
Monticello High School - Snw offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monticello High School - Snw part of?
Monticello High School - Snw is part of Sherburne And Northern Wright Speci School District.
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