Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Monarch High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Monarch High School serves the eastern part of Louisville, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 21.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest area being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Monarch High School's student population of 1,431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,431 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating bright futures, one student at a time.
School Rankings
Monarch High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
77%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Graduation Rate
95%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch High School's ranking?
Monarch High School is ranked #75 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Monarch High School often compared to?
Monarch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centaurus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch High School?
The graduation rate of Monarch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Monarch High School?
1,431 students attend Monarch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Monarch High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monarch High School offer ?
Monarch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monarch High School part of?
Monarch High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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