- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, CO
Monarch High School
Federal NCES profile for Monarch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080249001632
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monarch High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monarch High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Louisville, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249001632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Monarch High School held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-76 students YoY 080249001632 · Louisville, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,431 enr · 19.6:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Monarch High School held near 1,447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-76 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monarch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school
Monarch High School
1,431 students
What this shows Monarch High School reports 1,431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monarch High School compares
Monarch High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,431 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,431
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Monarch High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monarch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monarch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monarch High School
How many students attend Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has 1,431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,523 (2022-23) → 1,447 (2023-24), nearly flat (-76).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School is 19.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monarch High School?
19.9% of students at Monarch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monarch High School?
The largest demographic group at Monarch High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monarch High School?
Monarch High School 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 Monarch High School rank among public schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Louisville, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Monarch High School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.