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Monticello High

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Monticello High ranks 182 nd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 331 Virginia High Schools

Better than 45% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Monticello High is a comprehensive public high school in Charlottesville, VA, serving 1,184 students in grades 9–12 as part of Albemarle County Public Schools. The school is on a clear upward trajectory: its state ranking jumped from the 25th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 45th percentile in 2025–2026, its strongest showing in a decade, and its 2024–2025 graduation rate of 95.6% outpaces the district (93.8%) and state (92.3%), while its dropout rate of 3.4% is well below both. Chronic absenteeism has also improved dramatically, falling from 21.7% to 14.5% over two years, now matching the state average. The share of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has declined sharply as well, reflecting a shifting socioeconomic profile.

Academically, Monticello stands out in several areas. Ninth-grade Algebra I proficiency reached 84.4% versus the state's 80.2%, and 9th-grade Geometry hit 90.7%, while 10th-grade Algebra I posted a perfect 100% proficiency rate. The school's English Learner program is a genuine bright spot, earning 4 stars for three straight years and ranking in the 70th–87th percentile statewide, a remarkable achievement given how many schools struggle with this population. Monticello also compares favorably to nearby Albemarle High on nearly every measure: higher graduation rate, lower dropout rate, better attendance, and substantially stronger math and science scores. Against Charlottesville High, Monticello's chronic absenteeism rate (14.5%) is less than half that school's 31.8%, and its graduation rate is a full 9 points higher.

The clearest gap is with Western Albemarle High, a top-ranked regional school with far lower poverty rates and stronger test scores across all subjects. However, that comparison is heavily influenced by demographics, and Monticello's gains are broad-based across student subgroups, not limited to one cohort. It also outpaces Fluvanna County High and Community Lab School in graduation and attendance metrics. With strong English Learner outcomes, improving math scores, and a rising overall ranking, Monticello High is a school worth watching for continued progress.

1,184

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,415

Per pupil spending ?

31.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902-8745

(434) 244-3100

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

Hispanic:

20.9%

African American:

12.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Albemarle County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg80%

Virginia avg82%

182^nd of 331

Virginia public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4High Schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools

43^rd of 131Albemarle County Public Schools among Virginia districts

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

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	54.3	182 of 331	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.0	246 of 328	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.4	236 of 329	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.1	280 of 326	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.5	235 of 325	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.7	249 of 327	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.5	229 of 327	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.3	273 of 326	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.6	260 of 324	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.9	221 of 321	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	33.2	250 of 322	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	52.1	131 of 322	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.0	153 of 321	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.2	158 of 321	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.7	110 of 320	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.7	194 of 317	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.0	143 of 313	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.0	80 of 316	74.7%	★★★★☆
2007	56.6	108 of 313	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.8	105 of 314	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	32.3	261 of 308	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	40.1	165 of 242	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.8	190 of 245	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.3	226 of 249	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.1	235 of 240	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	2.0	119 of 120	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	11.4	118 of 125	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	133 of 252	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	148 of 253	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.7	217 of 249	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	40 of 135	70.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	13 of 101	87.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	35 of 122	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	154 of 322	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.7	236 of 321	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.2	207 of 322	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.9	278 of 320	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	169 of 242	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	164 of 236	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.3	211 of 233	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	16.9	220 of 232	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	40.4	214 of 321	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.6	268 of 324	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.7	298 of 320	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	46.3	202 of 325	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.4	263 of 322	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.2	265 of 322	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.4	275 of 321	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	110 of 196	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.8	145 of 198	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.3	179 of 198	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.7	162 of 193	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	139 of 312	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.6	269 of 313	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.8	237 of 314	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.0	268 of 315	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)70th percentile+25 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2026)47th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)44th percentile~ school

Male (2026)38th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-12 vs school

African American (2026)32nd percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2026)30th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2026)1st percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra II100%+6 vs state

Geometry91%+5 vs state

English Reading89%+3 vs state

Algebra I85%+7 vs state

Writing79%~ state avg

Biology70%-8 vs state

Earth Science69%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)	SOL Geometry (2026)			SOL Algebra I (2026)						SOL Algebra II (2026)	SOL Mathematics (2026)		SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Science (2026)	SOL Earth Science (2026)			SOL English Reading (2026)					SOL Geography (2026)	SOL VA and US History (2026)	SOL World History I (2026)		SOL World History II (2026)	SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monticello High	Public	9-12	1400 Independence Way	Charlottesville	22902	Charlottesville city	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 244-3100	1,184	84	14.1	31.8%	686 (57.9%)	143 (12.1%)	247 (20.9%)	35 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (6.0%)	54.3	182^nd of 331 public high schools	45.0%		40	246^th of 328 public high schools	25.0%	64	78.6		90.7				84.4	100.0	82.4		100.0			86.4	58.2				70.2	50.0					90.2	76.5							$14,415	$265	$14,150
Community Lab School	Public, Charter	6-12	1200 Forest Street	Charlottesville	22903	Charlottesville city	Albemarle County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(434) 296-3090	177	18	9.7	5.1%	127 (71.8%)	12 (6.8%)	18 (10.2%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.9%)	74.5	60^th of 331 public high schools	81.9%		77.4	38^th of 328 public high schools	88.4%	22	88.0	100.0	76.9		100.0	60.0						96.6						75.9	92.0			96.6	96.7	96.6	96.0								$19,138	$838	$18,300
Charlottesville High	Public	9-12	1400 Melbourne Road	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Charlottesville City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 245-2410	1,438	115	12.5	66.0%	604 (42.0%)	371 (25.8%)	206 (14.3%)	98 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	157 (10.9%)	40	244^th of 331 public high schools	26.3%		41.3	245^th of 328 public high schools	25.3%	1			95.2				82.7	77.3	80.0	73.9	100.0			95.7	39.3	35.9	40.0				36.4				77.5	54.2	19.1						$11,526	$601	$10,925
Albemarle High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2775 Hydraulic Road	Charlottesville	22901	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(434) 975-9300	1,964	130	15.0	31.0%	908 (46.2%)	308 (15.7%)	425 (21.6%)	170 (8.7%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (7.5%)	34.8	266^th of 331 public high schools	19.6%		31.2	280^th of 328 public high schools	14.6%	14	72.2		74.8	50.0			69.9	84.5	81.3		94.9			60.9	58.1	61.1	76.2		57.5	53.3					86.6	48.0							$14,327	$241	$14,087
Fluvanna Corr Center For Women	Public	11-12	144 Prison Lane	Troy	22974	Fluvanna County	Virginia Department of Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(804) 984-3700																			(n/a)
Western Albemarle High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike	Crozet	22932	Albemarle County	Albemarle County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(434) 823-8700	1,273	80	15.9	12.5%	1,063 (83.5%)	16 (1.3%)	87 (6.8%)	54 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.0%)	75.4	50^th of 331 public high schools	84.9%		76.9	45^th of 328 public high schools	86.3%	5	93.2		95.8	50.0			84.6	61.1			99.0			96.9	68.7				79.2						96.9								$13,214	$342	$12,872
Fluvanna County High	Public	8-12	1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway	Palmyra	22963	Fluvanna County	Fluvanna County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(434) 589-3666	1,362	96	14.1	60.4%	908 (66.7%)	192 (14.1%)	126 (9.3%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	126 (9.3%)	59	151^st of 331 public high schools	54.4%		49.3	204^th of 328 public high schools	37.8%	53	80.1	100.0	92.0			92.1	90.0	64.3			100.0		76.3	98.0				65.4		45.0	61.1			67.4	85.6	68.8		35.1	78.5	71.4	33.3	71.1	$9,606	$258	$9,349

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High

What schools feed into Monticello High?

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

What is the racial makeup of Monticello High?

Students at Monticello High are 58% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Monticello High a good school?

Monticello High ranks 182^nd of 331 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Monticello High in?

Albemarle County Public Schools

How many students attend Monticello High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,184 students attended Monticello High.

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