Serving 544 students in grades 7-12, Monterey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 544 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Monterey High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monterey High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monterey High School?
The graduation rate of Monterey High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Monterey High School?
544 students attend Monterey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Monterey High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey High School?
Monterey High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monterey High School offer ?
Monterey High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monterey High School part of?
I love the staff at Monterey High School. They are always very friendly and ready to answer any and all questions you may have. Thank you for being a great place for children to stand out and a place of learning.
- Posted by Parent - Laura Gendron
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 544 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
