Monroe High School vs. Jefferson High School
Should I attend Monroe High School or Jefferson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Jefferson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,357 students in grades 8-12, Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,357 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1644 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1312 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
93%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
386
105
Grade 10 Students
338
121
Grade 11 Students
323
128
Grade 12 Students
310
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
11%
n/a
% White
76%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%