- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Hills, CA
James Monroe High
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062271003193
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in North Hills · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe High has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in North Hills, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
James Monroe High held near 1,944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.7 → 115.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 062271003193 · North Hills, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 17.2:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
James Monroe High held near 1,944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.7 → 115.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Monroe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
James Monroe High
1,905 students
What this shows James Monroe High reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe High compares
James Monroe High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, James Monroe High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in North Hills
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,905 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe High
How many students attend James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Hills, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,960 (2022-23) → 1,944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Monroe High?
91.7% of students at James Monroe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe High?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe High is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in North Hills, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe High?
James Monroe High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Monroe High rank among high schools in North Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in North Hills, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in North Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides James Monroe High, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.