Top Rankings
Monroe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,557 students in Monroe School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Monroe School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Monroe School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monroe High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
12 Schools
856 Schools
# Students
5,874 Students
388,516 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monroe School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.9%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
26%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% White
60%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,945 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,660 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$111 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$104 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,945
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,660
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Monroe School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Gr: K-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Leaders In Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 1/2 W Main St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2800
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Monroe High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17001 Tester Rd.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4500
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,515 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Education
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Gr: PK-11 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%
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