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#1879 of 2,268 schools in GA

Monroe High School

High School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA

A Dougherty County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 Lippitt Dr, Albany, GA 31701

  • Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 12% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 79.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness4.1Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate79%
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$18,742
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Monroe High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency12%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Monroe 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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

$32,902

Median home value

$97,400

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

33.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
St Teresa's SchoolPrivate · tuition8.7privatePK–122.0 mi119Compare →
Westover High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–123.6 mi1,323Compare →
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- the PhoenixEnrollment path unverified3.66–124.0 mi72Compare →
Dougherty Comprehensive High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–124.1 mi1,186Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dougherty County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 22
District spending per student
$18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Monroe High School is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Monroe High School

Monroe High School is a public high school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 1,165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,879 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe High School

What grades does Monroe High School serve?

Monroe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monroe High School?

Monroe High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monroe High School rank in GA?

Monroe High School ranks #1,879 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Monroe High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Monroe High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Monroe High School a charter school?

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

Is Monroe High School a Title I school?

No, Monroe High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Monroe 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
1,165
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Dougherty County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
4-Year Graduation
79.0%
Area population (ZIP 31701)
16,333
Area average commute
21.6 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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31701; 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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