Excellent
#243 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 13% in state
Monarch High School
High School · Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Louisville, CO
A Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
329 CAMPUS DRIVE, Louisville, CO 80027
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monarch High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monarch High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisville), 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
$153,165
Median home value
$822,700
Median rent
$2,234/mo
College educated
71.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centaurus High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,561 | Compare → |
| Broomfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,692 | Compare → |
| Justice High Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Peak to Peak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #25 of 54
- District spending per student
- $17,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monarch High School is listed in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monarch High School
Monarch High School is a public high school in Louisville, CO, part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, serving approximately 1,447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monarch High School
What grades does Monarch High School serve?
Monarch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monarch High School rank in CO?
Monarch High School ranks #243 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monarch High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monarch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Monarch High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monarch High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Monarch High School a charter school?
No, Monarch High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monarch High School a Title I school?
No, Monarch High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monarch High School?
14.2% of students at Monarch High School 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
- 1,447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boulder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (720) 561-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 80027)
- 33,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 80027; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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