Monte Alto H S
Monte Alto, TX · Monte Alto ISD · Grades 9-12
1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
Monte Alto H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Monte Alto H S 1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 21% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Monte Alto H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 168 students tested
Monte Alto H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 281 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.9% | 98.9% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 1.7% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Monte Alto H S
Typical home value $153K in zip 78538 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Monte Alto H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Edcouch-Elsa H SEdcouch-Elsa ISD · 5.2 mi away1,307th of 1,669
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 2Edcouch-Elsa H S AcademyEdcouch-Elsa ISD · 5.3 mi away1,463rd of 1,669
ELA 12% · Math 29% - 4La Villa Early College H SLa Villa ISD · 6.2 mi away1,080th of 1,669
ELA 45% · Math 27% - 3Lasara H SLasara ISD · 7.8 mi away1,292nd of 1,669
ELA 37% · Math 21% - 3Economedes H SEdinburg CISD · 8.6 mi away1,219th of 1,669
ELA 34% · Math 30% - –Hidalgo Co J J A E PDonna ISD · 10.3 mi away
- –Juvenile Detention CtrEdinburg CISD · 10.3 mi away
- 6IDEA Edinburg College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 10.8 mi away · charter692nd of 1,669
ELA 57% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Monte Alto H S in?
Monte Alto H S is part of the Monte Alto ISD district in Monte Alto, Texas.
Is Monte Alto H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Monte Alto H S 1,319th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Monte Alto H S?
Hispanic 99%, White 1% (281 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Monte Alto H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78538 is $153K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.