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Enrollment
526
High
DISTRICT 922 · STATE 754
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PUTNAM COUNTY·NCES 470348001454
Monterey High School
710 East Commercial AVE, Monterey, TN 38574 · (931) 839-2970 · Putnam County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL526 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
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STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 65 | 12% |
| Grade 8 | 73 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 82 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 107 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 98 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 101 | 19% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Putnam County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
31.1%
TN avg 40.9% . +5.7pp since 2022
Math
52.8%
TN avg 39.3% . +15.6pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2022, while math scores are up about 16 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.1% | 52.8% |
| 2023-24 | 30.6% | 41.3% |
| 2022-23 | 25.4% | 37.2% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Monterey High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.8% | #34 of 339 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.1% | #252 of 337 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 526 | #223 of 381 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.1% | #117 of 332 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.6% | #194 of 200 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
526
-36 (-6%) vs 2020
+26% since 1990-91, when it was 418
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 526 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 544 | 40.6 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 572 | 37.6 | 15.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 562 | 34 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 529 | 30 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 384 | 22 | 17.4:1 | 74% (285) |
| 2010-11 | 333 | 19 | 17.5:1 | 61% (202) |
| 2000-01 | 512 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 418 | 28 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Monterey High School.
About Monterey High School
Monterey High School is a low-enrollment high school in Tennessee, with an address in Monterey. School enrollment was 526 students in 2024-25, in grades 7 through 12. The average among high schools in Tennessee is roughly 754 students; this school is 30% smaller than that.
The 22 schools of Putnam County, including Monterey High School, enroll 11,776 students.
At Monterey High School, White students make up 63% of the student body. The rest of enrollment is 36% Hispanic. Census estimates put the White share of Putnam County's population at about 87%. The school's diversity index is 48%, meaning two students picked at random have a 48% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Putnam County census figures show that the median household income is $58,912, about 30% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Putnam County is home to 22 public schools and about 11,776 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Burks Elementary, about 0.3 miles away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is 2.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
The school enrolled 526 students in 2024-25, 36 fewer than the 562 it had in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Monterey High School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Putnam County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,558
Census ACS
Median income
$58,912
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
11,776 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Putnam County
- Cookeville High SchoolHigh · 2,241 students
- Upperman High SchoolHigh · 899 students
- Upperman Middle SchoolMiddle · 851 students
- Prescott South Middle SchoolMiddle · 813 students
- Avery Trace Middle SchoolMiddle · 724 students
- Algood Middle SchoolMiddle · 718 students
Nearby schools
- Burks Elementary0.3 mi · 515
- Wilson Elementary7.1 mi · 185
- Rickman Elementary10.4 mi · 707
- White Plains Academy11.0 mi · 76
- Putnam Co Adult High School11.0 mi · 22
- Algood Middle School11.0 mi · 718
Frequently asked questions
About Monterey High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Monterey High School?
Monterey High School enrolls approximately 526 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Monterey High School serve?
Monterey High School serves grades 07-12.
How diverse is Monterey High School?
Monterey High School reports a student body of 63% White, 36% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Monterey High School in?
Monterey High School is part of Putnam County.
Where is Monterey High School located?
Monterey High School is located at 710 East Commercial AVE, Monterey, TN 38574.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.