Monroe High School is the main continuation high school that is located just outside Tehachapi, California. Monroe has one principal, a secretary and office clerk, two part-time counselors and three full-time teachers. The school is also the site of the Monroe Independent Study Center, and Tehachapi Adult School.
Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High (Continuation School) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe High (Continuation School)'s student population of 25 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe High (Continuation School) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe High (Continuation School) is 0.54, 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
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
44%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe High (Continuation School)'s ranking?
Monroe High (Continuation School) is ranked #8871 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe High (Continuation School)?
The graduation rate of Monroe High (Continuation School) is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monroe High (Continuation School)?
25 students attend Monroe High (Continuation School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Monroe High (Continuation School) students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe High (Continuation School)?
Monroe High (Continuation School) has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monroe High (Continuation School) offer ?
Monroe High (Continuation School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monroe High (Continuation School) part of?
Monroe High (Continuation School) is part of Tehachapi Unified School District.
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