School Overview
Monte Alto High School is a public secondary school located in the small, close-knit community of Monte Alto, Texas. As part of the Monte Alto Independent School District (MAISD), the school serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural area, providing a personalized learning environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive, community-focused faculty. The district emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and college and career readiness, striving to prepare students to succeed in a global economy despite the school’s limited resources compared to larger neighboring districts.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the local pride of the Monte Alto community, with its educational initiatives geared toward closing achievement gaps and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the school typically provides various extracurricular activities and vocational pathways designed to engage students and encourage school spirit. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, board policies, or specific district programs, the official school website at [www.montealtoisd.org](http://www.montealtoisd.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community stakeholders.
255
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTE ALTO H S
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic251
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    251 (98.4%)
  • White
    3 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: MONTE ALTO ISD
Phone: (956)262-1381
Website: http://www.montealtoisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 68
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTE ALTO H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 968
Grade 1068
Grade 1158
Grade 1261
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTE ALTO H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10139.6%
Male15460.4%