Enrollment
1,233
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, GA
Monroe Area High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130539001772
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Area High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Area High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Area High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Monroe, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Area High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Area High School
Monroe Area High School is a large high school in Monroe, Georgia, enrolling 1,233 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,233 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 444 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,233 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Monroe Area High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monroe Area High School compares
Monroe Area High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,233
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Georgia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
305
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 35.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Monroe Area High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Monroe Area High School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monroe Area High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Area High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,233 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe Area High School
How many students attend Monroe Area High School?
Monroe Area High School has 1,233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Area High School is 16.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Area High School?
39.3% of students at Monroe Area High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Area High School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Area High School?
Monroe Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Area High School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Area High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Monroe, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe Area High School a good school?
Monroe Area High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walton County?
Besides Monroe Area High School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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