Serving 45 students in grades 7-12, Montrose High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montrose High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Montrose, MO, encompassing approximately 77.8 square miles. The average drive to the school from the zone is typically 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose High School's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Montrose High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montrose High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose High School's ranking?
Montrose High School is ranked #1529 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Montrose High School often compared to?
Montrose High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland High School, Clinton Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose High School?
The graduation rate of Montrose High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Montrose High School?
45 students attend Montrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Montrose High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montrose High School?
Montrose High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montrose High School offer ?
Montrose High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montrose High School part of?
Montrose High School is part of Montrose R-XIV School District.
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