Enrollment
952
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanardsville, VA
William Monroe High
Federal NCES profile for William Monroe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510171000702
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Monroe High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Stanardsville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Monroe High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stanardsville, VA.
School address
District: Greene County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510171000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Monroe High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Monroe High
William Monroe High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Stanardsville, Virginia, enrolling 952 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.3% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 952 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Greene County Public Schools also operates William Monroe Middle (596 students) and Ruckersville Elementary (540 students) alongside William Monroe High.
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 William Monroe High compares
William Monroe High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 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 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, William Monroe High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Public Schools, which includes William Monroe High.
$13,241
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 49.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 William Monroe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Monroe Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruckersville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Monroe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~952 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Monroe High
How many students attend William Monroe High?
William Monroe High has 952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanardsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Monroe High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Monroe High is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Monroe High?
67.3% of students at William Monroe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Monroe High?
The largest demographic group at William Monroe High is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Stanardsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Monroe High?
William Monroe High has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 William Monroe High rank among public schools in Stanardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Monroe High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Stanardsville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanardsville on the city page.
Is William Monroe High a good school?
William Monroe High earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia 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 Greene County Public Schools?
Besides William Monroe High, Greene County Public Schools also operates William Monroe Middle (596 students), Ruckersville Elementary (540 students), and Nathanael Greene Primary (367 students). See the Greene County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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