- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coconut Creek, FL
Monarch High School
Federal NCES profile for Monarch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018004050
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monarch High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Coconut Creek · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monarch High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coconut Creek, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018004050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Monarch High School held near 2,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 94.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120018004050 · Coconut Creek, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,213 enr · 23.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Monarch High School held near 2,376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 94.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Monarch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school
Monarch High School
2,213 students
What this shows Monarch High School reports 2,213 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 Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,213 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,213
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 26.7%
White 24.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Monarch High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High 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
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monarch High School
How many students attend Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has 2,213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coconut Creek, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,344 (2022-23) → 2,376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch High School is 23.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monarch High School?
46.2% of students at Monarch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monarch High School?
The largest demographic group at Monarch High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Coconut Creek, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monarch High School rank among public schools in Coconut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Monarch High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Coconut Creek, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coconut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Monarch High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.