Enrollment
871
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, OH
Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390009403602
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe High School
Monroe High School is a large high school in Monroe, Ohio, enrolling 871 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 871 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 441 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe Local spends $10,154 per pupil, 31% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Monroe's high schools, it stands alongside Butler Tech Natural Science Center (104 students): Monroe High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Monroe Local also operates Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students) and Monroe Primary School (448 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$10,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Monroe High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Local, which includes Monroe High School.
$10,154
Per student
-31%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 30.4%
Federal 9.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Monroe
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe High School
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has 871 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe High School?
26.9% of students at Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monroe, OH. 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 High School a good school?
Monroe High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio 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 Local?
Besides Monroe High School, Monroe Local also operates Monroe Elementary School (1,166 students), Monroe Primary School (448 students), and Monroe Junior High School (440 students). See the Monroe Local district page for the complete list.
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