Monticello High

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Monticello High ranks 150 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Monticello High is a public high school located in Monticello, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 100 students. The school is part of the Monticello School District, which is ranked 223 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monticello High stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 96.4% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and neighboring schools like Verona Area High (95.4%), Pecatonica High (100%), and Argyle High (100%). The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.8%, lower than nearby schools. However, Monticello High has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2019-2020 to 19.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools.

Academically, Monticello High consistently outperforms the state average in standardized tests, including the Forward Exam and ACT. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Monticello High's 10th-grade students scored 52.38% proficient or better in Social Studies, compared to the state average of 45.08%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 10 over the past three years, lower than the ratios of nearby schools. While Monticello High's performance has been variable over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly, the school's focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring the academic success of all its students will be crucial for its continued growth and improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

334 S Main St
Monticello, WI 53570

(608) 938-4194

District: Monticello School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,082

Feeder schools for Monticello High:

Elementary:	Monticello Elementary
Middle:	Monticello Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monticello High ranks better than 65.2% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monticello High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (2.3%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello High is 8.5. (See more...)

Compare Monticello High employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello High is $15,082.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monticello High:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello High 150^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Monticello High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Monticello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello School District 223^rd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monticello High

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Rank History for all students at Monticello High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2008	49.36	303^rd	437	30.7%
2009	57.72	235^th	438	46.3%
2010	30.61	394^th	450	12.4%
2011	35.28	382^nd	445	14.2%
2012	70.35	113^th	452	75.0%
2013	54.53	249^th	457	45.5%
2014	62.21	175^th	462	62.1%
2015	72.48	97^th	466	79.2%
2016	42.79	244^th	408	40.2%
2017	22.93	349^th	410	14.9%
2018	38.86	265^th	410	35.4%
2021	31.11	280^th	390	28.2%
2022	36.55	262^nd	391	33.0%
2023	65.45	118^th	415	71.6%
2024	62.35	150^th	431	65.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monticello High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.49	50^th	250	80.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Monticello High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.31	88^th	329	73.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Monticello High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	32.19	267^th	373	28.4%
2022	69.72	69^th	347	80.1%
2023	55.62	146^th	359	59.3%
2024	29.25	279^th	365	23.6%

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Rank History for White students at Monticello High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.52	118^th	271	56.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Monticello High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	200	n/a	1	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	203
1990	199	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	202
1991	126	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1992	111	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1993	123	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1994	125	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	127
1995	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1996	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1997	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1998	134	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	138
1999	141	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
2000	137	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	138
2001	128	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
2002	122	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2003	122	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	125
2004	123	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
2005	130	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	135
2006	119	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	124
2007	120	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	127
2008	113	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	118
2009	113	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
2010	110	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	113
2011	110	0	1	4	2	0	0	117
2012	117	0	1	3	1	0	1	123
2013	102	0	1	4	0	0	1	108
2014	99	0	1	3	0	0	1	104
2015	103	0	1	1	0	0	0	105
2016	88	0	0	2	0	0	2	92
2017	97	0	0	2	0	0	5	104
2018	99	0	0	2	0	0	5	106
2019	107	0	0	4	0	0	5	116
2020	104	0	1	4	0	0	6	115
2021	104	0	1	4	0	0	2	111
2022	98	1	0	2	0	0	2	103
2023	94	1	0	3	0	0	2	100
2024	84	1	0	1	0	0	2	88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monticello High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	203	16.0	12.6	7.9
1990	202	18.0	11.2	7.9
1991	129	18.0	7.1	17.1
1992	113	17.0	6.6	9.7
1993	124	18.4	6.7	8.1
1994	127	11.5	11.0	8.7
1995	133	11.9	11.2	6.8
1996	133	11.9	11.2	6.8
1997	124	12.1	10.2	6.5
1998	138	12.0	11.5	8.7
1999	141	10.4	13.6	10.6
2000	138	9.6	14.4	10.9
2001	130	10.4	12.5	9.2
2002	125	13.2	9.5	11.2
2003	125	13.2	9.5	11.2
2004	127	12.8	9.9	7.9
2005	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
2006	124	11.9	10.4	n/a
2007	127	12.1	10.5	12.6
2008	118	11.3	10.4	11.9
2009	117	11.8	9.9	17.9
2010	113	12.0	9.4	18.6
2011	117	10.8	10.8	18.8
2012	123	11.2	10.9	17.9
2013	108	10.7	10.0	25
2014	104	11.0	9.4	28.8
2015	105	n/a	n/a	35.2
2016	92	10.0	9.2	37
2017	104	10.0	10.4	30.8
2018	106	10.9	9.6	28.3
2019	116	11.0	10.5	28.4
2020	115	11.1	10.3	33.9
2021	111	11.0	10.0	37.8
2022	103	10.7	9.5	37.9
2023	100	10.2	9.7	31
2024	88	10.2	8.5	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monticello High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	203	16.0	12.6	7.9
1990	202	18.0	11.2	7.9
1991	129	18.0	7.1	17.1
1992	113	17.0	6.6	9.7
1993	124	18.4	6.7	8.1
1994	127	11.5	11.0	8.7
1995	133	11.9	11.2	6.8
1996	133	11.9	11.2	6.8
1997	124	12.1	10.2	6.5
1998	138	12.0	11.5	8.7
1999	141	10.4	13.6	10.6
2000	138	9.6	14.4	10.9
2001	130	10.4	12.5	9.2
2002	125	13.2	9.5	11.2
2003	125	13.2	9.5	11.2
2004	127	12.8	9.9	7.9
2005	135	12.7	10.6	n/a
2006	124	11.9	10.4	n/a
2007	127	12.1	10.5	12.6
2008	118	11.3	10.4	11.9
2009	117	11.8	9.9	17.9
2010	113	12.0	9.4	18.6
2011	117	10.8	10.8	18.8
2012	123	11.2	10.9	17.9
2013	108	10.7	10.0	25
2014	104	11.0	9.4	28.8
2015	105	n/a	n/a	35.2
2016	92	10.0	9.2	37
2017	104	10.0	10.4	30.8
2018	106	10.9	9.6	28.3
2019	116	11.0	10.5	28.4
2020	115	11.1	10.3	33.9
2021	111	11.0	10.0	37.8
2022	103	10.7	9.5	37.9
2023	100	10.2	9.7	31
2024	88	10.2	8.5	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monticello High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$418 (2.9%)	$14,239 (97.1%)	$14,657
2020	$359 (2.3%)	$15,117 (97.7%)	$15,477
2021	$888 (5.9%)	$14,194 (94.1%)	$15,082

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Monticello High)	48.3	45	3.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Monticello School District)	48.3	45	3.3%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	116	100	13.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	107	94	12.1%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.4%	31%	2.6%

Schools Near Monticello High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monticello High	Public	9-12	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	88	10	8.5	29.5%	84 (95.5%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	62.4	150^th of 431 public high schools	65.2%		65.5	118^th of 415 public high schools	71.6%	32			46.7								52.4		$15,082	$888	$14,194
New Glarus High	Public	9-12	1701 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 527-2410	320	22	14.7	15.9%	298 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	90.6	23^rd of 431 public high schools	94.7%		93.4	21^st of 415 public high schools	94.9%	2	69.6	67.4	67.4								58.4		$12,730	$235	$12,494
Belleville High	Public	9-12	635 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	294	20	14.6	23.1%	246 (83.7%)	5 (1.7%)	22 (7.5%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	45.2	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%		65.3	121^st of 415 public high schools	70.8%	132	35.3	30.9	47.1								64.5		$12,324	$488	$11,838
Albany High	Public	9-12	400 5th St	Albany	53502	Green County	Albany School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 862-3135	85	13	6.5	3.5%	78 (91.8%)	4 (4.7%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.8	199^th of 431 public high schools	53.8%		49.5	206^th of 415 public high schools	50.4%	7	55.0	40.0	55.0								29.4		$19,267	$966	$18,302
Monroe High	Public	9-12	1600 26th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7117	710	53	13.3	38.9%	586 (82.5%)	8 (1.1%)	91 (12.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	53	197^th of 431 public high schools	54.3%		37.7	273^rd of 415 public high schools	34.2%	76	47.1	41.9	48.4								47.3		$13,944	$966	$12,979
Juda High	Public	9-12	N2385 Spring St	Juda	53550	Green County	Juda School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 934-5251	91	10	9.1	54.9%	87 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	26.5	347^th of 431 public high schools	19.5%					(n/a)	45.0	35.0	30.0								28.6		$16,722	$1,105	$15,617
Pecatonica High	Public	6-12	704 Cross St	Blanchardville	53516	Lafayette County	Pecatonica Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 523-4285	214	21	10.1	30.8%	211 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)				72.4	68.6	58.1	82.8	68.6	71.0	74.2	39.3	58.1	$17,856	$975	$16,882
Argyle High	Public	9-12	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	77	10	8.0	36.4%	72 (93.5%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	36.3	301^st of 431 public high schools	30.2%		27.4	327^th of 415 public high schools	21.2%	26			33.3								43.5		$9,303	$535	$8,768
Brodhead High	Public	9-12	2501 W 5th Ave	Brodhead	53520	Green County	Brodhead School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 897-2155	322	24	13.5	37.0%	288 (89.4%)	8 (2.5%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	30.4	324^th of 431 public high schools	24.8%		29	316^th of 415 public high schools	23.9%	8	44.4	33.3	37.5								30.5		$14,328	$427	$13,900
Evansville High	Public	9-12	640 S 5th St	Evansville	53536	Rock County	Evansville Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 882-4600	518	37	14.1	27.8%	440 (84.9%)	14 (2.7%)	38 (7.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	53.3	195^th of 431 public high schools	54.8%		46.1	226^th of 415 public high schools	45.5%	31	56.6	47.1	41.9								36.4		$13,554	$293	$13,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High

What district is Monticello High in?

Monticello School District

Is Monticello High a good school?

Monticello High ranks 150^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monticello High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Monticello High.

What schools feed into Monticello High?

Monticello High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monticello Elementary
Middle : Monticello Middle

What is the racial makeup of Monticello High?

Students at Monticello High are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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