Enrollment
1,515
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530513002760
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe High School
Monroe High School is a large high school in Monroe, Washington, enrolling 1,515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,515 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #48.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's high schools, it stands alongside Leaders in Learning (39 students): Monroe High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 7.8:1).
Monroe School District also operates Sky Valley Education Center (985 students) and Park Place Middle School (755 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe School District, which includes Monroe High School.
$16,215
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 68.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Monroe High School
How many students attend Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has 1,515 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe, WA.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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 #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.
Is Monroe High School a good school?
Monroe High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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