Monacan High School is a public secondary school in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States, near the city of Richmond. The school was founded in 1979, and is a part of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Its enrollment is roughly 1550 students.
Serving 1,643 students in grades 9-12, Monacan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monacan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Monacan High School's student population of 1,643 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
Brown, Orange/White
School Rankings
Monacan High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monacan High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chiefs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monacan High School's ranking?
Monacan High School is ranked #646 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Monacan High School often compared to?
Monacan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midlothian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monacan High School?
The graduation rate of Monacan High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Monacan High School?
1,643 students attend Monacan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monacan High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monacan High School?
Monacan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monacan High School offer ?
Monacan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monacan High School part of?
Monacan High School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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