Monroe Comprehensive High School is a four-year secondary school located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Dougherty County School System, which also includes Dougherty Comprehensive High School and Westover Comprehensive High School.
Serving 1,189 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monroe High School serves the southwest part of Albany, GA, covering an area of approximately 126.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe High School's student population of 1,189 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1940
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monroe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe High School is 0.12, 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
#2122 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
94%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Tornadoes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe High School's ranking?
Monroe High School is ranked #2122 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Monroe High School often compared to?
Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Westover High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe High School is 82%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Monroe High School?
1,189 students attend Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Monroe High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monroe High School offer ?
Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe High School part of?
Monroe High School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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