- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monrovia, CA
Monrovia High
Federal NCES profile for Monrovia High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062532003780
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monrovia High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monrovia High has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia High ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Monrovia, CA.
School address
District: Monrovia Unified · California
NCES ID 062532003780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Monrovia High held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 062532003780 · Monrovia, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 23.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton Middle (634 students)
Monrovia High held near 1,479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Monrovia High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Monrovia High
1,455 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
634 students
- Plymouth Eleme 547
Plymouth Elementary
547 students
- Mayflower Elem 524
Mayflower Elementary
524 students
- Monroe Element 452
Monroe Elementary
452 students
- Santa Fe Compu 424
Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet
424 students
What this shows Monrovia High reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monrovia High compares
Monrovia High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$17,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 14.2%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Monrovia High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monrovia Unified reports $17,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monrovia High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayflower Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monrovia High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Monrovia
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monrovia High
How many students attend Monrovia High?
Monrovia High has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monrovia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monrovia High?
44.3% of students at Monrovia High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monrovia High?
The largest demographic group at Monrovia High is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Monrovia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monrovia High?
Monrovia High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Monrovia High rank among public schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia High ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Monrovia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monrovia on the city page.
What other schools are in Monrovia Unified?
Besides Monrovia High, Monrovia Unified also operates Clifton Middle (634 students), Plymouth Elementary (547 students), and Mayflower Elementary (524 students). See the Monrovia Unified district page for the complete list.