Monarch

Summary:

Monarch is an alternative public school located in San Diego, California that serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 265 students. The school has struggled with low academic performance, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism rates in recent years.

Monarch's key metrics paint a concerning picture - the school has had very low 4-year graduation rates ranging from 40.6% to 64.7% over the past 5 years, much lower than the state average of 85-90%. Dropout rates have been high, ranging from 18.8% to 35.3%, far exceeding the state average of around 10%. Chronic absenteeism has been a major issue, with rates between 48.8% and 71% over the past 5 years, over 2-3 times the state average. Academically, Monarch students perform very poorly on state tests, with only 16.67% of 11th graders proficient in ELA and 0% proficient in Math in 2023-2024, compared to 55.73% and 27.9% statewide. The school also has an extremely high rate of 100% free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a very high-need student population.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the same San Diego County Office of Education district like San Diego County Special Education and San Diego County Community also struggle with low performance, high absenteeism, and high poverty rates, suggesting systemic challenges. In contrast, charter schools like The O'Farrell Charter and Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter that are further away have much stronger academic outcomes, graduation rates, and lower absenteeism, despite serving similar high-need student populations. Addressing the systemic issues facing Monarch and similar alternative schools will be critical to improving educational opportunities for these students.


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Public, Alternative K-12

 1625 Newton Ave.
       San Diego, CA  92113-1012


(619) 652-4100

District: San Diego County Office of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
5839th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,098 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.1%
African American:
6.8%
White:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monarch ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Monarch ranks worse than 94.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Monarch ranks worse than 96.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.01. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monarch who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.1%), African American (6.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the San Diego County Office of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarch is 14.4, which is the highest among 5 alternative schools in the San Diego County Office of Education School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monarch is $15,098. 3 alternative schools in the San Diego County Office of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monarch:

SchoolDigger ranks Monarch 5839th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Monarch in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monarch 2626th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Monarch in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Monarch 2247th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Monarch in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monarch

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 6.12 5320th 5377 1.1%
2012 0.93 5385th 5390 0.1%
2015 11.26 5397th 5611 3.8%
2016 9.11 5489th 5614 2.2%
2017 5.13 5664th 5692 0.5%
2018 7.98 5535th 5662 2.2%
2019 5.11 5752nd 5789 0.6%
2021 12.60 1342nd 1417 5.3%
2022 5.67 5869th 5883 0.2%
2023 6.57 5840th 5874 0.6%
2024 5.90 5839th 5862 0.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.76 3043rd 3160 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 4931st 5084 3.0%
2019 5.83 5142nd 5173 0.6%
2021 18.61 1015th 1110 8.6%
2022 6.39 5247th 5264 0.3%
2023 6.76 5355th 5374 0.4%
2024 7.13 5474th 5511 0.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.00 353rd 356 0.8%
2023 18.17 318th 336 5.4%
2024 15.71 345th 364 5.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.04 4537th 5413 16.2%
2024 7.92 5551st 5605 1.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.53 5421st 5431 0.2%
2022 5.32 5659th 5663 0.1%
2023 7.17 5624th 5650 0.5%
2024 2.58 5636th 5636 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.54 4741st 4830 1.8%
2019 5.74 4936th 4963 0.5%
2022 7.25 5071st 5084 0.3%
2023 7.74 5068th 5098 0.6%
2024 5.92 5091st 5102 0.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 16.38 2095th 2379 11.9%
2015 10.13 2346th 2477 5.3%
2016 16.36 2165th 2497 13.3%
2017 8.49 2418th 2508 3.6%
2018 21.80 1926th 2480 22.3%
2019 10.96 2523rd 2715 7.1%
2021 9.23 864th 894 3.4%
2022 7.41 2701st 2740 1.4%
2023 6.74 2766th 2802 1.3%
2024 10.97 2626th 2777 5.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.09 1379th 1540 10.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.00 1525th 2230 31.6%
2019 14.50 2165th 2369 8.6%
2021 13.05 691st 721 4.2%
2022 8.94 2410th 2458 2.0%
2023 6.45 2530th 2549 0.7%
2024 14.10 2375th 2575 7.8%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.45 312th 336 7.1%
2023 16.09 307th 321 4.4%
2024 28.74 296th 394 24.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.58 2546th 2558 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.70 1476th 2072 28.8%
2019 14.43 2037th 2213 8.0%
2022 6.47 2346th 2359 0.6%
2023 5.89 2376th 2391 0.6%
2024 7.22 2353rd 2383 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 17.02 1786th 2426 26.4%
2015 20.12 1489th 1994 25.3%
2016 17.27 1561st 2039 23.4%
2017 33.55 1337th 2021 33.8%
2018 11.42 1731st 2017 14.2%
2019 13.14 1843rd 2133 13.6%
2023 6.77 2280th 2348 2.9%
2024 7.01 2247th 2323 3.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.48 1243rd 1323 6.0%
2024 19.17 1308th 1350 3.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.49 1404th 1547 9.2%
2024 13.85 1524th 1534 0.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.20 1587th 1862 14.8%
2019 14.20 1661st 1937 14.2%
2023 6.76 2178th 2247 3.1%
2024 7.12 2158th 2235 3.4%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.60 378th 417 9.4%
2024 15.82 393rd 451 12.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.22 2003rd 2118 5.4%
2024 7.03 2015th 2098 4.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.23 1591st 1834 13.2%
2023 5.85 2177th 2207 1.4%
2024 5.87 2136th 2172 1.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Monarch

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.73 1478th 1742 15.2%
2019 13.92 1552nd 1814 14.4%
2023 6.58 2076th 2142 3.1%
2024 5.43 2094th 2125 1.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Monarch Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Monarch

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 11 17 0 39 1 1 3 0 72
2011 17 10 0 54 2 2 5 0 90
2012 6 13 1 52 0 1 3 0 76
2013 8 9 1 45 0 1 2 0 66
2014 18 54 1 196 2 2 10 0 283
2015 16 46 0 208 3 1 15 0 289
2016 12 48 1 196 1 2 11 0 271
2017 22 41 1 202 1 1 15 0 283
2018 19 31 1 207 0 1 14 0 273
2019 14 18 3 198 0 1 7 0 241
2020 15 20 3 223 6 1 9 0 277
2021 18 27 3 221 3 1 12 0 285
2022 9 31 3 202 0 1 12 0 258
2023 13 21 1 214 0 1 14 1 265
2024 11 16 3 192 0 0 11 1 234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monarch

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 72 5.0 14.4 95.8
2011 90 n/a n/a 96.7
2012 76 5.0 15.2 n/a
2013 66 4.0 16.5 95.5
2014 283 n/a n/a 98.9
2015 289 14.0 20.6 99
2016 271 15.0 18.0 98.9
2017 283 15.0 18.8 98.9
2018 273 15.0 18.2 98.9
2019 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2020 277 n/a n/a 98.9
2021 285 15.0 19.0 98.9
2022 258 15.0 17.2 98.8
2023 265 16.9 15.5 100
2024 234 16.1 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monarch

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 72 5.0 14.4 95.8
2011 90 n/a n/a 96.7
2012 76 5.0 15.2 n/a
2013 66 4.0 16.5 95.5
2014 283 n/a n/a 98.9
2015 289 14.0 20.6 99
2016 271 15.0 18.0 98.9
2017 283 15.0 18.8 98.9
2018 273 15.0 18.2 98.9
2019 241 15.0 16.0 98.8
2020 277 n/a n/a 98.9
2021 285 15.0 19.0 98.9
2022 258 15.0 17.2 98.8
2023 265 16.9 15.5 100
2024 234 16.1 14.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201290.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201478.0%0.0%0.0%22.0%83.0%87.0%87.0%78.0%87.0%
201578.0%0.0%0.0%22.0%87.0%83.0%100.0%83.0%83.0%
201674.0%4.0%0.0%22.0%74.0%87.0%96.0%74.0%74.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201886.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%
202070.4%0.0%0.0%85.2%88.9%81.5%85.2%77.8%
202170.0%0.0%0.0%70.0%70.0%70.0%70.0%70.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,098

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monarch

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5752nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5840th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 2523rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2766th of 2802 Middle schools
 5.8%
Ranks 1843rd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2280th of 2348 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)11.10
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)8.30
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monarch)10.56.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)7.44
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)18.85.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)134
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monarch)6.30
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)4.40
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)9.50
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)10.70
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Monarch)06.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)04.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Monarch)4.86.7
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego County Office of Education)6.94.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)11.823.1
 11.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)816.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Monarch)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)36.410.5
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)17.412.8
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monarch)13.60
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)6.44.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Monarch)16.70
 16.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego County Office of Education)13.94.6
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monarch)5.30
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Diego County Office of Education)5.72.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Monarch)5.60
 5.6%
   8th Grade Science (San Diego County Office of Education)2.52.6
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241265
 10%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic198214
 8.1%
Pacific Islander11
White1413
 7.1%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%100%
 1.2%


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Students at Monarch are 82% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Monarch ranks in the bottom 0.4% of California alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Monarch.


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