Monticello High School

www.sages.us

489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monticello High School, located at 1 Sage Drive in Monticello, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Monticello Community Unit School District 25. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town academic environment while maintaining high standards for student achievement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective options, preparing students for both collegiate pursuits and career readiness after graduation.

Beyond its academic focus, Monticello High School is a central hub for community engagement and extracurricular development. The school takes pride in its robust athletic programs, fine arts department, and diverse array of student organizations, all of which aim to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By emphasizing character development and community involvement, the school maintains a strong identity as a focal point for the Monticello area, reflecting the values and school spirit of the local population.

489

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monticello High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	12
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
442 (90.6%)
Black
15 (3.1%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
Hispanic
12 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Monticello CUSD 25
Phone:	(217)762-8511
Website:	http://www.sages.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 115

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 132