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Monroe Township High School

High School · Monroe Township School District · Monroe Township, NJ

A high school in Monroe Township, NJ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

  • Math 54% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-17.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.1% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation33.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$23,594
Chronic Absenteeism4.9%

Students at Monroe Township High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Monroe Township 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. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$108,741

Median home value

$489,700

Median rent

$1,872/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

89.6%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.4% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·60 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.2 mi123Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Monroe Township School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$23,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Monroe Township High School

Monroe Township High School is a public high school in Monroe Township, NJ, part of Monroe Township School District, serving approximately 2,620 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,705 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Monroe Township High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Monroe Township High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school located in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey 2. It serves students in grades nine through twelve as part of the Monroe Township School District 2. In addition to local students, the school enrolls approximately 300 students from Jamesburg under a sending/receiving relationship with the Jamesburg Public Schools that has existed since 1980 2. The school's mascot is a falcon, and its colors are purple and Vegas gold 2. The institution's motto is "Excellence is Our Expectation" 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Monroe Township High School

What grades does Monroe Township High School serve?

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

How many students attend Monroe Township High School?

Monroe Township High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,620 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Township High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Monroe Township High School rank in NJ?

Monroe Township High School ranks #1,705 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Monroe Township High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Monroe Township High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Township High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monroe Township High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Monroe Township High School a charter school?

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

Is Monroe Township High School a Title I school?

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

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

10.3% of students at Monroe Township 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
2,620
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
186
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.9%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 08831)
54,608
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
54.9
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 08831; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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