MONTEREY HIGH SCHOOL

Monterey High School is a public high school that is part of the Putnam County school district, located in Monterey, TN with about 529 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 30 teachers, Monterey High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Monterey High School, located in Monterey, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Putnam County School System, the school operates under the mascot of the "Wildcats" and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school fosters a supportive environment that balances rigorous coursework with a variety of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Monterey area, often serving as a focal point for local pride and community engagement. By emphasizing character development and academic achievement, Monterey High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate future challenges. Through its digital presence and institutional efforts, the school maintains an open line of communication with families and stakeholders, ensuring that the community remains informed and involved in the educational journey of its student body.

For more information, contact Monterey High School at (931) 839-2970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

710 East Commercial AVE
Monterey, TN 38574
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MONTEREY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Monterey, TN with about 529 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Putnam County
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
30
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 529 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MONTEREY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Hispanic/Latino
25.1%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.