- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe, WA
Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530513002760
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Washington
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Monroe, WA.
School address
District: Monroe School District · Washington
NCES ID 530513002760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Monroe High School held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 530513002760 · Monroe, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,515 enr · 21:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sky Valley Education Center (985 students)
Monroe High School held near 1,491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Monroe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monroe High School
1,515 students
- Sky Valley Edu
Sky Valley Education Center
985 students
- Park Place Mid
Park Place Middle School
755 students
- Frank Wagner E 545
Frank Wagner Elementary
545 students
- Salem Woods El 516
Salem Woods Elementary School
516 students
- Chain Lake Ele 434
Chain Lake Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Monroe High School reports 1,515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe High School compares
Monroe High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,515 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,515
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Washington - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$17,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Monroe High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe School District reports $17,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Place Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Wagner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Monroe
1 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 (~1,515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe High School
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has 1,515 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,552 (2022-23) → 1,491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe High School?
26.7% of students at Monroe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe High School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Monroe, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #6 of 8 public schools in Monroe, WA. 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.
What other schools are in Monroe School District?
Besides Monroe High School, Monroe School District also operates Sky Valley Education Center (985 students), Park Place Middle School (755 students), and Frank Wagner Elementary (545 students). See the Monroe School District district page for the complete list.