- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, GA
Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe 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 130183000824
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Monroe High School grew from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 65.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 130183000824 · Albany, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,189 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Monroe High School grew from 1,078 students in 2022-23 to 1,165 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 65.6 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Monroe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- This school
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle School
792 students
What this shows Monroe High School reports 1,189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe High School compares
Monroe High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,189 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,189
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Monroe High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Albany
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe High School
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has 1,189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,078 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe High School?
100.0% of students at Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe High School is African American at 93.4% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Monroe High School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Live Oak Elementary School (833 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.