Monticello High School is a suburban public high school located in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States outside Charlottesville. Opened in 1998, it is one of three traditional comprehensive high schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools System.
Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Monticello High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monticello High School's student population of 1,204 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Monticello High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monticello High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monticello High School's ranking?
Monticello High School is ranked #747 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Monticello High School often compared to?
Monticello High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monticello High School?
The graduation rate of Monticello High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Monticello High School?
1,204 students attend Monticello High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Monticello High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monticello High School?
Monticello High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monticello High School offer ?
Monticello High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monticello High School part of?
Monticello High School is part of Albemarle County School District.
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