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Monticello High School

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Monticello High School ranks 110 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

110^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 68% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Monticello High School is a public high school in Monticello, Iowa, serving 337 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Monticello Community School District, which is ranked 104 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Monticello High School consistently performs above the state average on ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, with 10th-grade students scoring 82.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 80% in Mathematics, and 85.7% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.9% in recent years. However, Monticello High School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 24%, which is higher than the state's average.

Compared to nearby schools, Monticello High School's academic performance is generally stronger than Central City High School and Anamosa High School, but comparable to or even exceeded by Western Dubuque High School and Springville Secondary School. The school's rankings and ratings have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement may be influencing its performance. Overall, Monticello High School is a strong-performing school, but the high chronic absenteeism rates may be an area of concern that the school and district should investigate further.

320

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,482

Per pupil spending ?

30.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310

(319) 465-3000

District: Monticello Community School District

Feeder schools for Monticello High School:

Elementary:	Carpenter Elementary School
	Shannon Elementary School
Middle:	Monticello Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 25th percentile in 2024 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (77% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 68th (2025) from a 25th-percentile low (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg77%

Iowa avg69%

110^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

104^th of 313Monticello Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	110 of 340	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.0	252 of 338	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	53.0	173 of 336	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.2	143 of 332	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.8	106 of 327	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.9	102 of 327	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.6	18 of 320	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	81.0	33 of 325	89.8%	★★★★★
2016	70.0	95 of 320	70.3%	★★★★☆
2015	80.0	33 of 324	89.8%	★★★★★
2014	78.9	50 of 322	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	52.5	205 of 351	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	79.8	40 of 351	88.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science86%+19 vs state

English Language Arts76%~ state avg

Mathematics76%+9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	850 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	320	26	12.2	30.9%	286 (89.4%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	66.5	110^th of 340 public high schools	67.6%		36	252^nd of 338 public high schools	25.4%	142				86.7	82.9	59.8				82.7	80.0	65.9		85.7	$22,482	$310	$22,171
Cascade Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	505 Johnson St NW	Cascade	52033	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9640	392	33	11.9	23.2%	357 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	70.7	82^nd of 340 public high schools	75.9%		81.9	24^th of 338 public high schools	92.9%	58	79.6	82.6	84.3	69.9	86.0	76.4	89.8	91.3	90.2	87.7	78.0	92.7	74.5	78.0	$17,184	$110	$17,075
Anamosa High School	Public	9-12	209 Sadie St	Anamosa	52205	Jones County	Anamosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 462-3594	381	25	15.2	30.7%	348 (91.3%)	5 (1.3%)	12 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	40.6	240^th of 340 public high schools	29.4%		25.4	280^th of 338 public high schools	17.2%	40				73.2	70.9	51.0				66.0	70.9	59.4		72.1	$15,007	$308	$14,699
Midland Middle/High School	Public	6-12	106 W. Webster Street	Wyoming	52362	Jones County	Midland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 259-5340	268	20	13.5	43.3%	248 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	46.6	213^th of 340 public high schools	37.4%		44.5	223^rd of 338 public high schools	34.0%	10	79.2	60.0	70.0	76.2	75.7	73.8	87.5	60.0	62.5	54.8	64.9	62.8	65.9	73.0	$15,043	$140	$14,903
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	206	18	11.2	32.0%	198 (96.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	80.8	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%	14				85.4	84.5	85.2				89.6	84.5	77.8		81.0	$16,346	$544	$15,802
Central City High School	Public	6-12	400 Barber Street	Central City	52214	Linn County	Central City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 438-6182	200	20	9.9	37.0%	184 (92.0%)	6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	45.5	216^th of 340 public high schools	36.5%		29.7	269^th of 338 public high schools	20.4%	53	92.3	72.0	71.9	81.8	81.0	65.2	73.1	64.0	43.8	54.5	61.9	69.6	43.8	61.9	$15,375	$264	$15,111
Springville Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Academy St	Springville	52336	Linn County	Springville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 854-6196	184	16	11.7	23.9%	169 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	64.3	125^th of 340 public high schools	63.2%		73.3	70^th of 338 public high schools	79.3%	55		92.3	93.8	82.8	84.8	83.3		88.5	75.0	48.3	72.7	73.3	78.1	81.8	$16,663	$277	$16,386
Western Dubuque High School	Public	9-12	302 5th Ave SW	Epworth	52045	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9642	927	58	16.0	19.0%	862 (93.0%)	11 (1.2%)	28 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.2%)	83.8	19^th of 340 public high schools	94.4%		81	29^th of 338 public high schools	91.4%	10				87.6	84.9	86.2				82.2	85.7	87.1		85.3	$13,456	$147	$13,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High School

Is Monticello High School a good school?

Monticello High School ranks 110^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monticello High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 320 students attended Monticello High School.

What is the racial makeup of Monticello High School?

Students at Monticello High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Monticello High School?

Monticello High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carpenter Elementary School
Elementary : Shannon Elementary School
Middle : Monticello Middle School

What district is Monticello High School in?

Monticello Community School District

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