Monarch High School serves 1,515 students in grades 9-12.
Monarch High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Monarch High School's student population of 1,515 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,515 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Monarch High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monarch High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
10%
35%

Black
1%
4%

White
78%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
96%
81%

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #53 out of 1,734 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch High School?
The graduation rate of Monarch High School is 96%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Monarch High School?
1,515 students attend Monarch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Monarch High School students are White, 10% 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 20:1, 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
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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