Serving 27 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- 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
Top Rankings
Monticello High School - Snw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monticello High School - Snw's student population of 27 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
27 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Monticello High School - Snw is 0.52, 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.
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
4%
7%

Hispanic
18%
12%

Black
7%
12%

White
67%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
<50%
84%

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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, Buffalo Senior High School, Rogers 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?
27 students attend Monticello High School - Snw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Monticello High School - Snw students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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