Monticello High

Summary:

Monticello High is a public high school in Charlottesville, Virginia, serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Albemarle County Public Schools district, which is ranked 44 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monticello High has a relatively diverse student population, with 60.54% White, 12.29% African American, and 17.01% Hispanic students, which is higher than the nearby Western Albemarle High (84.2% White) and Fluvanna County High (68.41% White). However, Monticello High's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the surrounding schools, with its 11th-grade English Reading proficiency (78.1%) and 10th-grade Biology proficiency (64.41%) trailing behind Western Albemarle High and Community Lab School. Consequently, Monticello High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monticello High's performance on SOL tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its African American and Hispanic students ranking in the bottom 10% of Virginia high schools, while its English Language Learner students ranked in the top 30%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Western Albemarle High (12.78%) and Community Lab School (7.29%), suggesting that Monticello High may face additional challenges in supporting its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 Independence Way
       Charlottesville, VA  22902-8745


(434) 244-3100

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,644 Help


Feeder schools for Monticello High:

Elementary:    Mountain View Elementary
    Red Hill Elementary
    Scottsville Elementary
    Stone Robinson Elementary
Middle:    Jackson P. Burley Middle
    Leslie H. Walton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,204

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Hispanic:
19.4%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monticello High ranks worse than 71.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Monticello High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Hispanic (19.4%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Albemarle County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monticello High is 13.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monticello High is $9,644. 2 high schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monticello High:

SchoolDigger ranks Monticello High 236th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Monticello High in the ranking list.)

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Albemarle County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albemarle County Public Schools 44th of 130 Virginia 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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.29 261st 308 15.3%
2006 56.78 105th 314 66.6%
2007 56.63 108th 313 65.5%
2008 62.01 80th 316 74.7%
2009 50.99 143rd 313 54.3%
2010 45.70 194th 317 38.8%
2011 58.71 110th 320 65.6%
2012 50.19 158th 321 50.8%
2013 49.04 153rd 321 52.3%
2014 52.06 131st 322 59.3%
2015 33.23 250th 322 22.4%
2016 39.88 221st 321 31.2%
2017 31.63 260th 324 19.8%
2018 29.27 273rd 326 16.3%
2019 38.48 229th 327 30.0%
2021 29.69 249th 327 23.9%
2022 35.53 235th 325 27.7%
2023 30.11 280th 326 14.1%
2024 41.39 236th 329 28.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.73 162nd 193 16.1%
2024 19.29 179th 198 9.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.15 35th 122 71.3%
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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 VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.72 298th 320 6.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.89 278th 320 13.1%
2024 47.16 207th 322 35.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.72 217th 249 12.9%
2024 45.24 148th 253 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.35 275th 321 14.3%
2024 31.24 265th 322 17.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.14 235th 240 2.1%
2024 25.26 226th 249 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.88 220th 232 5.2%
2024 24.31 211th 233 9.4%
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Rank History for White students at Monticello High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.95 268th 315 14.9%
2024 40.81 237th 314 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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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 Not Specified Total
1999 736 175 16 22 3 n/a n/a 0 952
2000 841 186 13 24 2 n/a n/a -4 1062
2001 822 185 14 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1057
2002 853 195 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
2003 853 195 9 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
2004 869 198 13 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
2005 882 210 11 49 1 n/a n/a 1 1154
2006 878 205 13 56 0 n/a n/a 4 1156
2007 862 197 16 59 1 n/a n/a 6 1141
2008 853 212 21 72 1 n/a n/a 10 1169
2009 872 189 17 80 2 n/a n/a 8 1168
2010 850 192 31 86 2 n/a n/a 9 1170
2011 812 192 18 104 4 3 37 0 1170
2012 779 162 25 90 3 2 42 0 1103
2013 773 153 28 95 2 1 49 0 1101
2014 772 146 25 100 2 1 58 0 1104
2015 732 153 28 121 2 1 64 0 1101
2016 765 153 28 140 5 1 59 0 1151
2017 747 148 28 148 3 0 67 0 1141
2018 715 147 29 163 2 0 74 0 1130
2019 737 138 25 167 1 1 69 0 1138
2020 767 135 37 185 1 0 82 0 1207
2021 733 146 37 189 1 0 80 0 1186
2022 749 135 34 206 1 2 86 0 1213
2023 744 151 37 209 1 1 86 0 1229
2024 697 154 40 234 0 3 76 0 1204

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
1999 952 n/a 0.0 18.2
2000 1062 n/a 0.0 19.6
2001 1057 83.0 12.7 20.6
2002 1096 96.4 11.4 20.1
2003 1096 96.4 11.4 20.1
2004 1122 86.4 13.0 20.5
2005 1154 86.4 13.4 20.8
2006 1156 88.0 13.1 20.5
2007 1141 90.9 12.6 20.2
2008 1169 68.1 17.2 19.8
2009 1168 68.2 17.1 21.8
2010 1170 65.4 17.8 24.6
2011 1170 64.3 18.1 28.7
2012 1103 84.9 12.9 27.3
2013 1101 84.1 13.0 27.6
2014 1104 84.3 13.0 29.3
2015 1101 85.0 12.9 31.3
2016 1151 84.0 13.7 30.7
2017 1141 84.2 13.5 32.5
2018 1130 83.2 13.5 33.4
2019 1138 85.0 13.3 29.4
2020 1207 87.6 13.7 29.7
2021 1186 84.1 14.0 n/a
2022 1213 90.1 13.4 29.6
2023 1229 88.2 13.9 56.1
2024 1204 87.3 13.7 36.5

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
1999 952 n/a 0.0 18.2
2000 1062 n/a 0.0 19.6
2001 1057 83.0 12.7 20.6
2002 1096 96.4 11.4 20.1
2003 1096 96.4 11.4 20.1
2004 1122 86.4 13.0 20.5
2005 1154 86.4 13.4 20.8
2006 1156 88.0 13.1 20.5
2007 1141 90.9 12.6 20.2
2008 1169 68.1 17.2 19.8
2009 1168 68.2 17.1 21.8
2010 1170 65.4 17.8 24.6
2011 1170 64.3 18.1 28.7
2012 1103 84.9 12.9 27.3
2013 1101 84.1 13.0 27.6
2014 1104 84.3 13.0 29.3
2015 1101 85.0 12.9 31.3
2016 1151 84.0 13.7 30.7
2017 1141 84.2 13.5 32.5
2018 1130 83.2 13.5 33.4
2019 1138 85.0 13.3 29.4
2020 1207 87.6 13.7 29.7
2021 1186 84.1 14.0 n/a
2022 1213 90.1 13.4 29.6
2023 1229 88.2 13.9 56.1
2024 1204 87.3 13.7 36.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (0.8%) $9,832 (99.2%) $9,914
2020 $214 (2.2%) $9,352 (97.8%) $9,566
2021 $338 (3.5%) $9,306 (96.5%) $9,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monticello High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 327 High schoolsRanks 280th of 326 High schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Monticello High)6558
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Albemarle County Public Schools)8084
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Monticello High)7361
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Albemarle County Public Schools)8877
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Monticello High)7379
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Albemarle County Public Schools)8376
 7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Monticello High)9657
 39%
   End of Course Chemistry (Albemarle County Public Schools)9177
 14%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Monticello High)8257
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Albemarle County Public Schools)8169
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Monticello High)7660
 16%
   End of Course Earth Science (Albemarle County Public Schools)7760
 17%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Monticello High)8587
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Monticello High)7670
 6%
   End of Course Geography (Albemarle County Public Schools)7975
 4%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Monticello High)5362
 9%
   End of Course VA and US History (Albemarle County Public Schools)5643
 13%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Monticello High)9143
 48%
   End of Course World History I (Albemarle County Public Schools)8371
 12%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Monticello High)7623
 53%
   End of Course World History II (Albemarle County Public Schools)7837
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11381229
 8%
African American138151
 9.4%
American Indian11
Asian2537
 48%
Hispanic167209
 25.1%
Pacific Islander11
White737744
 0.9%
Two or More Races6986
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%56.1%
 26.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High

Monticello High ranks 236th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Monticello High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Elementary : Red Hill Elementary
Elementary : Scottsville Elementary
Elementary : Stone Robinson Elementary
Middle : Jackson P. Burley Middle
Middle : Leslie H. Walton Middle

Students at Monticello High are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,204 students attended Monticello High.


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