MONTE ALTO H S
295 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Monte Alto High School is a public secondary school located in the small, close-knit community of Monte Alto, Texas. As part of the Monte Alto Independent School District (MAISD), the school serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural area, providing a personalized learning environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive, community-focused faculty. The district emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement and college and career readiness, striving to prepare students to succeed in a global economy despite the school’s limited resources compared to larger neighboring districts.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the local pride of the Monte Alto community, with its educational initiatives geared toward closing achievement gaps and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the school typically provides various extracurricular activities and vocational pathways designed to engage students and encourage school spirit. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, board policies, or specific district programs, the official school website at [www.montealtoisd.org](http://www.montealtoisd.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community stakeholders.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the local pride of the Monte Alto community, with its educational initiatives geared toward closing achievement gaps and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. In addition to core curriculum requirements, the school typically provides various extracurricular activities and vocational pathways designed to engage students and encourage school spirit. For those seeking detailed information on current academic calendars, board policies, or specific district programs, the official school website at [www.montealtoisd.org](http://www.montealtoisd.org) serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community stakeholders.
295
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 290 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic290 (98.3 %)
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White4 (1.4 %)
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Two or More1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | MONTE ALTO ISD |
| Phone: | (956)262-1381 |
| Website: | http://www.montealtoisd.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 295 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 22.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 190 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
71
Grade 10
83
Grade 11
72
Grade 12
69
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 71 |
| Grade 10 | 83 |
| Grade 11 | 72 |
| Grade 12 | 69 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 127 | 43.1% |
| Male | 168 | 56.9% |
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