Monterey High School

Putnam County
710 East Commercial AVE
Monterey, TN 38574
526 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Monterey High School, located in Monterey, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Putnam County School System, the school operates under the mascot of the "Wildcats" and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school fosters a supportive environment that balances rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Monterey area, often serving as a focal point for local pride and community engagement. By emphasizing character development and academic achievement, Monterey High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate future challenges. Through its digital presence and institutional efforts, the school maintains an open line of communication with families and stakeholders, ensuring that the community remains informed and involved in the educational journey of its student body.
526
Total Students
37.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    329 (62.5%)
  • Hispanic
    188 (35.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Putnam County
Phone: (931)839-2970
Website: http://www.montereywildcats.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 7 65
Grade 8 73
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 107
Grade 11 98
Grade 12 101
Gender Ratio