Enrollment
302
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroeville, AL
Monroe County High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe County 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 010240000973
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe County High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, AL.
School address
District: Monroe County · Alabama
NCES ID 010240000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe County High School
Monroe County High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Monroeville, Alabama, enrolling 302 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.7:1, Monroe County High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Alabama schools and 23% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 73 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 302 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students) and J U Blacksher School (747 students) alongside Monroe County 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 County High School compares
Monroe County High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
African American 93.7%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Monroe County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Monroe County High School.
$12,660
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 21.6%
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 County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J U Blacksher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J F Shields High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe County High School
How many students attend Monroe County High School?
Monroe County High School has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroeville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe County High School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower 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 Monroe County High School?
75.5% of students at Monroe County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe County High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe County High School is African American at 93.7% of enrollment, in Monroeville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe County High School?
Monroe County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 County High School rank among public schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroeville on the city page.
Is Monroe County High School a good school?
Monroe County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama 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 Monroe County?
Besides Monroe County High School, Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students), J U Blacksher School (747 students), and Monroeville Elementary School (406 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.
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