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#2948 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 31% in state

Monrovia High

High School · Monrovia Unified · Monrovia, CA

A Monrovia Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

845 West Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016

  • Math 29% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation30.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$17,125
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Monrovia High score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Monrovia High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,637/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monrovia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,555

Median home value

$874,100

Median rent

$2,008/mo

College educated

43.9%

Homeownership

49.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
30.6% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·29 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Road Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi33Compare →
Calvary Road Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.6 mi18Compare →
Rancho Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverified7.8K–120.7 mi72Compare →
Arroyo Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.9 mi133Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Monrovia Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$17,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monrovia High is listed in Monrovia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monrovia High

Monrovia High is a public high school in Monrovia, CA, part of Monrovia Unified, serving approximately 1,479 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,948 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monrovia High

What grades does Monrovia High serve?

Monrovia High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monrovia High?

Monrovia High has an enrollment of approximately 1,479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High?

The student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monrovia High rank in CA?

Monrovia High ranks #2,948 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Monrovia High's MySchoolScout rating?

Monrovia High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Monrovia High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monrovia High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Monrovia High a charter school?

No, Monrovia High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monrovia High a Title I school?

No, Monrovia High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monrovia High?

63.4% of students at Monrovia High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,479
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 91016)
41,710
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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