Monticello High School

39 Breakey Ave
Monticello, NY 12701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monticello High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Monticello High School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monticello High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#977 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monticello High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monticello High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
36%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monticello High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monticello High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monticello High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Monticello High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Monticello High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monticello High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monticello High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monticello High School's ranking?
Monticello High School is ranked #977 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Monticello High School often compared to?
Monticello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fallsburg Junior Senior High School, Liberty High School, Eldred Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
844 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Monticello High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 New York state average of 11:1.
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 Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 844 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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