Enrollment
489
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monrovia, IN
Monrovia High School
Federal NCES profile for Monrovia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180414000716
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monrovia High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monrovia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Monrovia High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monrovia, IN.
School address
District: Monroe-Gregg School District · Indiana
NCES ID 180414000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monrovia High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monrovia High School
Monrovia High School is a mid-sized high school in Monrovia, Indiana, enrolling 489 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Monroe-Gregg School District also operates Monrovia Elementary School (741 students) and Monrovia Middle School (337 students) alongside Monrovia 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 Monrovia High School compares
Monrovia High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$10,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 86.1%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Monrovia High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe-Gregg School District, which includes Monrovia High School.
$10,504
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 61.1%
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 Monrovia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monrovia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monrovia High School
How many students attend Monrovia High School?
Monrovia High School has 489 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monrovia, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monrovia High School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monrovia High School?
31.8% of students at Monrovia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monrovia High School?
The largest demographic group at Monrovia High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Monrovia, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monrovia High School?
Monrovia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Monrovia High School rank among public schools in Monrovia?
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monrovia, IN. 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.
Is Monrovia High School a good school?
Monrovia High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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-Gregg School District?
Besides Monrovia High School, Monroe-Gregg School District also operates Monrovia Elementary School (741 students) and Monrovia Middle School (337 students). See the Monroe-Gregg School District district page for the complete list.
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