James Monroe High School
Tel:
(304)753-5182
- James Monroe High School serves 535 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
School Overview
- James Monroe High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Monroe High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Monroe High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 96% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.12 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Monroe High School is Monroe County Vocational Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monroe County Vocational Center (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Monroe County Vocational Center (0.0 miles away)
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- Lindside Monroe County Vocational Center Vocational School
Magnet School
Grades: PK-12
0.0 miles
Route 1 Box 97, James Monroe D
Lindside, WV 24951
(304)753-9971 0.0 PK-12 n/a - Peterstown Peterstown Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-4 | 473 students
9.3 miles
108 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304)753-4328 9.3 PK-4 473 - Peterstown Peterstown Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 280 students
9.3 miles
Rr 1 Box 546, 36 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304)753-4322 9.3 5-8 280 - Union Mountain View Elementary & Middle School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 541 students
9.5 miles
Mt. View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304)772-4903 9.5 PK-8 541 - Pearisburg Giles County Technical Center Vocational School
11.5 miles
1827 Wenonah Avenue
Pearisburg, VA 24134
(540)921-1166 11.5 n/a n/a
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