Monticello High

San Juan District
148 S 200 W
MONTICELLO, UT 84535
211 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Monticello High School, located in the rural community of Monticello, Utah, serves as a central educational hub for students within the San Juan School District. As a smaller institution, the school fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural and geographic landscape of southeastern Utah, providing its student body with a unique perspective shaped by both the local heritage and the vast, scenic surroundings of the region.

Academically and extracurricularly, Monticello High emphasizes a well-rounded experience designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The school supports a variety of programs, including competitive athletics, student organizations, and academic opportunities that encourage both personal growth and community involvement. By balancing traditional curriculum with the specific needs of a rural student population, Monticello High strives to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a supportive atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential.
211
Total Students
13.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    168 (79.6%)
  • Hispanic
    27 (12.8%)
  • American Indian
    9 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
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: San Juan District
Phone: (435)678-1130
Website: http://www.sjsd.org/o/mhs
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 43
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio