For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,029 students in Monroe, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI are Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Monroe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Monroe, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe County Middle College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 342-8750
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Youth Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-3220
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Monroe High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Herr Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3400
Gr: 8-12 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Orchard Center High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Oak St
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Monroe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cantrick Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1008 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Gr: PK
1008 Riverview Street
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
306 Lincoln Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4200
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4200
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Great Start Readiness Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2620
Gr: 9-12
3500 Comboni Way
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-5898
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-5898
Gr: 7-12
1960 Hurd Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 289-5580
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 289-5580
Gr: K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Jefferson Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5707 Williams Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2201
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 2%
5102 North Stoney Creek Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2380
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2380
Gr: 5-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
908 E. 2nd Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4600
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Monroe County Isd - Local Based Spec Ed Programs (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1101 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799
Gr: PK-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
77 N. Roessler Street
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4900
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4900
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
15488 Eastwood Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5000
Gr: K-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe, MI include Monroe County Middle College, Monroe County Education Center and Monroe County Youth Center.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe?
5 public high schools are located in Monroe.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe?
Monroe public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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