Monroe High School
Tel:
(734)265-3400
- Monroe High School serves 1,704 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Monroe High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Monroe High School's student population of 1,704 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,704 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Monroe High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monroe High School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2118 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 12% | 18% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Monroe Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Monroe High School is Monroe County Youth Center (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waterloo School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monroe Waterloo School Grades: K-6 | 259 students
0.6 miles
1933 South Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734)265-5100 0.6 K-6 259 - Monroe Monroe County Youth Center Grades: 5-12 | 12 students
1.2 miles
3600 South Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734)242-5799 1.2 5-12 12 - Monroe Manor Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 467 students
1.4 miles
1731 West Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734)265-4700 1.4 K-6 467 - Monroe Monroe County Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 94 students
1.5 miles
1091 South Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734)322-2610 1.5 K-12 94 - Monroe Monroe County Middle College Grades: 9-12 | 300 students
1.5 miles
1101 South Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734)242-5799 1.5 9-12 300
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