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#1299 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 41% in state
Monroe High School
High School · Monroe Public Schools · Monroe, MI
A high school in Monroe, MI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 HERR RD, Monroe, MI 48161
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2021)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Monroe High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,517
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48161; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County Youth CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 1.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Monroe County Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Monroe County Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic Central High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 348 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monroe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monroe High School is listed in Monroe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monroe High School
Monroe High School is a public high school in Monroe, MI, part of Monroe Public Schools, serving approximately 1,295 students in grades 8th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,299 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monroe High School
What grades does Monroe High School serve?
Monroe High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 19.9:1. 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 MI?
Monroe High School ranks #1,299 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Monroe High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monroe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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?
55.2% 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (734) 265-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48161)
- 26,556
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48161; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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