- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010240000973
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Monroe County High School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010240000973 · Monroeville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.7:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Excel High School (1,010 students)
Monroe County High School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Monroe County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excel High Sch
Excel High School
1,010 students
- J U Blacksher
J U Blacksher School
747 students
- Monroeville El
Monroeville Elementary School
406 students
- This school 302
Monroe County High School
302 students
- Monroeville Mi 264
Monroeville Middle School
264 students
- J F Shields Hi 179
J F Shields High School
179 students
What this shows Monroe County High School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe County High School compares
Monroe County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 18.
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.