Monticello High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Minnesota, United States. It is a part of the Monticello School District. The Principals are Matthew Coalwell and Lori Hanson.
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 Facts (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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Magic
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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