Big Lake Senior High vs Monticello Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Lake Senior High
Big Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
902 students
Monticello Senior High
Monticello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,313 students
| Measure | Big Lake Senior High Big Lake, Minnesota | Monticello Senior High Monticello, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #226 of 433 | #107 of 433 |
| National rank | #6580 of 16,910 | #4175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 902 | 1,313 |
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Big Lake | Monticello |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monticello Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 56.9).
- •Monticello Senior High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Monticello Senior High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Monticello Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 28.7%).
- •Big Lake Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.5).
- •Monticello Senior High is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 902.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Lake Senior High better than Monticello Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Monticello Senior High ranks higher (66.5 vs 56.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Lake Senior High and Monticello Senior High?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Big Lake and Monticello in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Lake Senior High: 902. Monticello Senior High: 1,313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Lake Senior High and Monticello Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Big Lake Senior High is 226th of 433 and Monticello Senior High is 107th of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).