Monticello High School in Monticello, AR

At a glance

Reported students

506

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46.21

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas high enrollment

75th percentile

Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

384.5

Monticello High School: 506 reported students.

State peer staffing position

81st percentile

11:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 517
Teachers (FTE): 50
Student–teacher ratio: 10.3:1

What the reported data says about Monticello High School

Monticello High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Monticello. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Monticello School District. NCES reports 506 students for 2024–25.

Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.7%) and Black (38.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Monticello High School

1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.2%
Students with disabilities: 9.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 52.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2.75
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White54.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black38.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Monticello Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

408 reported students

Monticello Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

361 reported students

Monticello Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

327 reported students

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Public schools near Monticello High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Monticello Intermediate School Elementary · Monticello School District	03–05	361	0.1 mi
Monticello Occupational Education Center High · Monticello Occupational Education Center	09–12	0	0.2 mi
Monticello Middle School Middle · Monticello School District	06–08	327	0.2 mi
Monticello Elementary School Elementary · Monticello School District	PK–02	408	0.4 mi
Arkansas Consolidate High School - Vera Lloyd High · Division of Youth Services School System	05–12	10	0.6 mi
Drew Central High School High · Drew Central School District	09–12	340	1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Monticello High School

What grades does Monticello High School serve?

Monticello High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Monticello School District.

How many students attend Monticello High School?

Monticello High School reported 506 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 517 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Monticello High School?

The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 506 students and 46.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Monticello High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Monticello High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Monticello School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Monticello High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

52.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Monticello High School in?

Monticello High School is part of Monticello School District, based in Monticello, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Monticello High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monticello Intermediate School (0.1 mi), Monticello Occupational Education Center (0.2 mi), Monticello Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.