Monticello High School

Summary:

Monticello High School is a public high school in Monticello, Arkansas, serving 510 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Monticello School District, which is ranked 155 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Monticello High School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, and Geometry falling well below the state averages. The school's performance in Biology is slightly better, but overall, the ACT Aspire and ACT test scores show a similar pattern, with English and Reading scores closer to the state average but Math and Science scores significantly lower. The nearby Warren High School and Drew Central High School also struggle with academic performance that is generally below the state average.

Monticello High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.4 students per teacher over the past three school years. However, the school serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.72% to 48.63% over the same period. This suggests that the school and the broader Monticello School District face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to the academic performance issues. While Monticello High School spends more per student than the nearby Drew Central High School, the academic data indicates that the resource allocation may not be translating into improved student outcomes, and a closer examination of how resources are being utilized may be warranted.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 390 Clyde Ross Dr
       Monticello, AR  71655


(870) 367-4050

District: Monticello School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,472 Help


Feeder schools for Monticello High School:

Elementary:    Monticello Elementary School
    Monticello Intermediate School
Middle:    Monticello Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.7%
African American:
37.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monticello High School ranks worse than 62% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.7%), African American (37.3%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello High School is $12,472.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Monticello High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Monticello High School 189th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Monticello High School in the ranking list.)

Monticello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello School District 155th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monticello High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.96 132nd 232 43.1%
2007 38.64 159th 258 38.4%
2008 45.66 128th 256 50.0%
2009 59.34 78th 261 70.1%
2010 54.75 99th 262 62.2%
2011 44.78 152nd 266 42.9%
2012 46.76 154th 266 42.1%
2013 40.78 176th 271 35.1%
2014 48.94 142nd 268 47.0%
2015 44.90 120th 267 55.1%
2016 39.73 176th 269 34.6%
2017 46.16 152nd 264 42.4%
2018 37.89 181st 263 31.2%
2019 50.24 150th 282 46.8%
2021 50.74 142nd 290 51.0%
2022 49.74 148th 282 47.5%
2023 57.21 118th 295 60.0%
2024 39.75 189th 305 38.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Monticello High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 150 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 338 134 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 472
1990 311 126 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1991 304 125 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 303 127 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 309 145 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1994 306 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 293 171 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 293 171 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 299 177 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 479
1998 282 167 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 279 153 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 288 145 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2001 283 155 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 423 247 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 423 247 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 455 258 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 434 256 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 458 276 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 751
2007 453 280 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 755
2008 416 257 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 403 259 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 679
2010 375 245 2 8 3 0 0 0 633
2011 404 217 2 11 1 0 0 0 635
2012 422 226 1 12 0 0 0 0 661
2013 402 215 3 14 0 0 0 0 634
2014 400 206 4 16 0 0 0 0 626
2015 404 235 4 26 0 0 1 0 670
2016 388 224 8 29 0 0 1 0 650
2017 390 220 7 27 0 0 0 0 644
2018 334 211 8 34 1 0 0 0 588
2019 309 181 8 36 0 1 1 0 536
2020 289 185 8 24 0 0 2 0 508
2021 270 185 7 24 1 0 2 0 489
2022 301 180 6 24 0 0 2 0 513
2023 289 190 5 22 0 0 4 0 510

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 36.0 14.3 n/a
1989 472 43.0 10.9 n/a
1990 438 47.0 9.3 17.8
1991 430 32.7 13.1 22.1
1992 431 31.8 13.5 23
1993 457 33.5 13.6 26
1994 469 31.5 14.9 27.1
1995 468 35.8 13.1 23.1
1996 468 35.8 13.1 23.1
1997 479 33.5 14.3 21.7
1998 457 33.5 13.6 27.6
1999 436 15.3 28.5 25.7
2000 440 27.0 16.3 30.2
2001 444 28.0 15.9 30
2002 683 35.0 19.5 37.5
2003 683 35.0 19.5 37.5
2004 721 46.0 15.7 36.6
2005 709 48.0 14.8 43.3
2006 751 55.0 13.7 42.3
2007 755 61.0 12.4 46.1
2008 694 63.0 11.0 47.4
2009 679 65.0 10.4 48.5
2010 633 67.2 10.2 46.8
2011 635 59.4 10.6 51.3
2012 661 62.0 10.6 44.2
2013 634 57.8 10.9 48.4
2014 626 58.5 10.6 46
2015 670 57.0 11.7 50.9
2016 650 59.0 11.0 49.1
2017 644 57.8 11.1 27.2
2018 588 53.6 10.9 27.4
2019 536 58.3 9.1 42.9
2020 508 47.9 10.5 48.2
2021 489 50.1 9.7 41.7
2022 513 50.2 10.2 47.2
2023 510 48.6 10.4 48.6

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 36.0 14.3 n/a
1989 472 43.0 10.9 n/a
1990 438 47.0 9.3 17.8
1991 430 32.7 13.1 22.1
1992 431 31.8 13.5 23
1993 457 33.5 13.6 26
1994 469 31.5 14.9 27.1
1995 468 35.8 13.1 23.1
1996 468 35.8 13.1 23.1
1997 479 33.5 14.3 21.7
1998 457 33.5 13.6 27.6
1999 436 15.3 28.5 25.7
2000 440 27.0 16.3 30.2
2001 444 28.0 15.9 30
2002 683 35.0 19.5 37.5
2003 683 35.0 19.5 37.5
2004 721 46.0 15.7 36.6
2005 709 48.0 14.8 43.3
2006 751 55.0 13.7 42.3
2007 755 61.0 12.4 46.1
2008 694 63.0 11.0 47.4
2009 679 65.0 10.4 48.5
2010 633 67.2 10.2 46.8
2011 635 59.4 10.6 51.3
2012 661 62.0 10.6 44.2
2013 634 57.8 10.9 48.4
2014 626 58.5 10.6 46
2015 670 57.0 11.7 50.9
2016 650 59.0 11.0 49.1
2017 644 57.8 11.1 27.2
2018 588 53.6 10.9 27.4
2019 536 58.3 9.1 42.9
2020 508 47.9 10.5 48.2
2021 489 50.1 9.7 41.7
2022 513 50.2 10.2 47.2
2023 510 48.6 10.4 48.6

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,002 (8.0%) $11,470 (92.0%) $12,472

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 150th of 282 High schoolsRanks 118th of 295 High schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Monticello High School)6251.2
 10.8%
   9th Grade English (Monticello School District)6251.2
 10.8%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Monticello High School)38.819.5
 19.3%
   9th Grade Math (Monticello School District)38.819.5
 19.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Monticello High School)3834.1
 3.9%
   9th Grade Science (Monticello School District)3834.1
 3.9%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Monticello High School)36.640.7
 4.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)36.640.7
 4.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Monticello High School)4956.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade English (Monticello School District)4956.7
 7.7%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Monticello High School)22.620
 2.6%
   10th Grade Math (Monticello School District)22.620
 2.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Monticello High School)25.531.3
 5.8%
   10th Grade Science (Monticello School District)25.531.3
 5.8%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Monticello High School)17.937.5
 19.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)17.937.5
 19.6%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Monticello High School)1816
 2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Monticello School District)1816
 2%
11th Grade English (Monticello High School)43.841.5
 2.3%
   11th Grade English (Monticello School District)43.841.5
 2.3%
11th Grade Reading (Monticello High School)30.534
 3.5%
   11th Grade Reading (Monticello School District)30.534
 3.5%
11th Grade Science (Monticello High School)21.925.5
 3.6%
   11th Grade Science (Monticello School District)21.925.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536510
 4.9%
African American181190
 5%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic3622
 38.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White309289
 6.5%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%48.6%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High School

Students at Monticello High School are 57% White, 37% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Monticello High School.

Monticello High School ranks 189th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Monticello High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monticello Elementary School
Elementary : Monticello Intermediate School
Middle : Monticello Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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