Enrollment
1,332
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262415006099
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415006099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe High School
Monroe High School is a large combined-grade school in Monroe, Michigan, enrolling 1,332 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,332 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,332 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe Public Schools also operates Custer Elementary School (769 students) and Monroe Middle School (674 students) alongside Monroe 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 High School compares
Monroe High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,332
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 73.3%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Monroe High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Public Schools, which includes Monroe High School.
$12,764
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arborwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raisinville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe High School
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe High School?
45.2% of students at Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe High School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 High School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Monroe High School a good school?
Monroe High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Monroe High School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Custer Elementary School (769 students), Monroe Middle School (674 students), and Arborwood Elementary School (462 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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