Monson High School is a school located in The Monson Public School school district in Monson, Massachusetts, United States. The school's construction started in 2000 and was finished in 2002. The Monson High School replaced the old Junior Senior High School which has now become Granite Valley Middle school.
Serving 280 students in grades 7-12, Monson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Monson High School's student population of 280 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Monson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monson High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monson High School's ranking?
Monson High School is ranked #1114 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Monson High School often compared to?
Monson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer High School, Minnechaug Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monson High School?
The graduation rate of Monson High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Monson High School?
280 students attend Monson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Monson High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monson High School?
Monson High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monson High School offer ?
Monson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monson High School part of?
Monson High School is part of Monson School District.
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