Monticello High School

Some people on here are saying that Monticello high has a lot of gang activity, and fights, I am currently a junior and have to say, I have not see anything gang related, and there aren't many fights. The only fight that I have ever seen have happened due to rumors, and things said on social networks, like facebook or twitter. If your child has gotten in to fights, maybe its for that reason. Despite it's reputation and it's location, I think Monticello is a pretty good school. I think that all of the teachers are helpful and supportive, and want us to do the best that we can. Also, I personally, have not seen any drug, nor have I heard of any drugs. Even though I won't say that Monticello is the best school in the world, it's really not that bad.
--Submitted by a student

I wish i could give this school no stars. From gangs, to drugs to the numerous amout of fight my child felt unsafe here. Thankfully we moved soon after my eldest child started 9th grade. She was very greatful that she no longer had to attend that school. She was sad to leave her friends but i had to get my kids out of there. The elementary schools arent bad though. This was the worst school ever!
--Submitted by a parent

I recently moved back to the city from Monticello. Monticello is far superior to any NYC school. The teachers are wonderful, helpful and they actually care. The grass isn't always greener. I wish I had stayed in Monticello for the sake of my childrens education. Monticello's fine arts program is the best that I have seen , my daughter came out of there playing 4 different instuments and acting in theatre. My son is learning disabled and the help he recieved in the middle school was fantastic. I would move back to Monticello just for the school system.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe that the monticello high school is what you make of it. I hear parents say how there child is below average in this school. well my daughter graduated with honors and is in college for criminal justice and is an A student. It has to do with the push from the parent also not just the teachers. I attended this scholl and didnt make it but there are children doing it all the time. yes the area has changed but thats because the authoritys in our area dont push for all the right reasons. its time to get the dealers off the street and bounce this area back to life.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school many years ago, as did my parents years before. My children then attended this school until it became necessary to transfer to a different school and believe me... it was necessary. One of my children was and remained an honor student. The other was challenged with learning disabilities. BOTH struggled at Monticello High School emotionally and thus physically trying to maintain balance in such a negative environment. Teachers are restricted in dealing with discipline issues. In a depressed area such as Sullivan County and specifically Monticello is, one can expect the gang activity to increase as most don't have the finances to leave the area as we were so fortunate to do.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has many problems it needs to resolve. Some teacher are wonderful, however some are not. The school is trying to change policies and such, but they really are making bad choices. Monticello High School has the potential to become a good school, but however it will take sometime. They need to focus less on what sports, and they have to focus on the academics. Hopefully, they will fix all the problems with their policies and people will realize everything Monticello has to offer. Till then i believe this school is very much below average.

As a student, I could not have a picked a better school to attend. The teachers are very involved and dedicated to my sucess. A wonderful place to come and learn.
--Submitted by a student

Good school in the middle of upstate.
--Submitted by a parent

The Monticello High School has , so far, been a wonderful experience for my 10th grade daughter as well as myself. The teachers have been receptive and helpful to my daughter's needs. There are a variety of extra-curricular activities and a wonderful music program. The one down side is that there have been many administrative changes recently. They are making efforts to correct this situation. They are always on the lookout for new and innovative programs and initiatives.
--Submitted by debi, a parent

This school is wonderfully diverse, but mose of the students are extremely apathetic. The education is not that excellent, even thought I am in honors classes. There are also no football, lacrosse, or hockey teams.
--Submitted by a student