Monroe High School

Summary:

Monroe High School is a public high school serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12 in Monroe, Washington. The school is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 96 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Monroe High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (31.19%) and multi-racial (6.57%) students. The school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.5% to 91.5% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate has also been higher, ranging from 4.9% to 6.9% during the same period. Academically, Monroe High School's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science around 60-65%, and around 22-28% in Math. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students generally outperforming Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Woodinville High School and Cedarcrest High School, Monroe High School lags behind in academic outcomes. However, the school has increased its spending per student from $11,354 in 2019-2020 to $17,160 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, suggesting an investment in supporting student learning. Overall, Monroe High School appears to be a moderately performing school with areas for improvement, particularly in addressing achievement gaps among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17001 Tester Rd.
       Monroe, WA  98272-2896


(360) 804-4500

District: Monroe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
202nd of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,160 Help


Feeder schools for Monroe High School:

Elementary:    Chain Lake Elementary School
    Frank Wagner Elementary
    Fryelands Elementary
    Maltby Elementary
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Middle:    Hidden River Middle School
    Park Place Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  1,552

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
31.2%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe High School ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Monroe High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (31.2%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 21.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe High School is $17,160.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe High School 202nd of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Monroe High School in the ranking list.)

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Monroe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe School District 96th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe High School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.49 205th 390 47.4%
2005 61.56 170th 394 56.9%
2006 58.74 182nd 395 53.9%
2007 59.61 182nd 399 54.4%
2008 60.94 168th 396 57.6%
2009 64.73 157th 402 60.9%
2010 70.29 125th 423 70.4%
2011 57.94 163rd 440 63.0%
2012 64.08 134th 450 70.2%
2013 65.03 145th 454 68.1%
2015 37.35 222nd 341 34.9%
2016 71.74 76th 306 75.2%
2017 73.75 72nd 301 76.1%
2018 62.01 123rd 315 61.0%
2019 62.51 141st 417 66.2%
2021 51.02 205th 455 54.9%
2022 44.67 240th 434 44.7%
2023 51.61 201st 442 54.5%
2024 52.31 202nd 437 53.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.41 28th 163 82.8%
2021 40.50 114th 195 41.5%
2022 47.89 92nd 179 48.6%
2023 44.97 82nd 166 50.6%
2024 52.37 65th 161 59.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.01 29th 69 58.0%
2021 59.90 29th 102 71.6%
2024 32.78 40th 68 41.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.14 65th 128 49.2%
2021 57.01 57th 212 73.1%
2022 35.77 88th 130 32.3%
2023 51.27 44th 110 60.0%
2024 34.90 67th 110 39.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.67 128th 227 43.6%
2019 52.60 151st 344 56.1%
2021 50.98 168th 392 57.1%
2022 38.81 232nd 370 37.3%
2023 51.60 169th 362 53.3%
2024 42.49 209th 356 41.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.84 9th 45 80.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.52 108th 243 55.6%
2019 63.78 118th 358 67.0%
2021 49.99 171st 390 56.2%
2022 41.36 216th 368 41.3%
2023 48.39 179th 357 49.9%
2024 49.91 169th 347 51.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.52 106th 254 58.3%
2019 59.63 137th 355 61.4%
2021 50.18 178th 395 54.9%
2022 42.48 211th 363 41.9%
2023 48.51 181st 358 49.4%
2024 48.44 178th 362 50.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.72 93rd 136 31.6%
2024 22.26 92nd 113 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.53 122nd 241 49.4%
2021 39.38 159th 278 42.8%
2022 23.94 215th 261 17.6%
2023 39.49 143rd 249 42.6%
2024 34.73 164th 248 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.73 105th 222 52.7%
2019 58.55 151st 382 60.5%
2021 55.38 161st 413 61.0%
2022 48.15 204th 390 47.7%
2023 52.12 179th 379 52.8%
2024 58.64 143rd 374 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Monroe High School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Open Quote The high school and district do not care about student safety. A troubled student stabbed multiple students, unprovoked, with a pen/pencil. After being subdued by a fellow student the attacker ran off. Once detained it was discovered that the student had a large (8inch) knife hidden in their backpack. The student was arrested as he deserved. However the school allowed the attacker back into the school. They did nothing to stop the rumors that the 2 victims were bullies when they were innocent bystanders. They protected the attacker more than the victims. The school principal, dean of students, and superintendent are worthless! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monroe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 1092 8 34 47 16 n/a n/a 0 1197
2001 1000 9 35 56 19 n/a n/a 0 1119
2002 1053 12 40 77 14 n/a n/a 0 1196
2003 1053 12 40 77 14 n/a n/a 0 1196
2004 1096 14 44 85 12 n/a n/a 0 1251
2005 1163 16 39 104 12 n/a n/a 0 1334
2006 1583 17 57 162 24 n/a n/a 6 1849
2007 1537 12 66 177 23 n/a n/a 9 1824
2008 1480 11 67 207 18 n/a n/a 11 1794
2009 1427 14 75 213 18 n/a n/a 16 1763
2010 1364 21 71 228 21 n/a n/a 22 1727
2011 1336 14 60 230 13 3 40 0 1696
2012 1316 8 51 223 12 5 70 0 1685
2013 1216 10 52 239 13 4 79 0 1613
2014 1172 11 55 266 17 4 77 0 1602
2015 1207 11 52 290 15 5 83 0 1663
2016 1210 8 47 314 14 2 75 0 1670
2017 1205 8 41 352 13 5 83 0 1707
2018 1174 14 49 376 10 5 77 0 1705
2019 1119 15 39 363 10 5 71 0 1622
2020 1083 14 38 380 14 3 81 0 1613
2021 1030 13 41 403 15 2 75 1 1580
2022 935 14 46 454 18 9 93 8 1577
2023 870 14 41 484 14 9 102 18 1552

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Monroe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1197 53.7 22.3 n/a
2001 1119 53.3 21.0 n/a
2002 1196 51.7 23.1 15.1
2003 1196 51.7 23.1 15.1
2004 1251 52.0 24.1 15.8
2005 1334 51.7 25.8 13.5
2006 1849 65.9 28.1 15.4
2007 1824 81.3 22.4 13.6
2008 1794 82.1 21.9 14.1
2009 1763 82.5 21.4 16.7
2010 1727 77.0 22.4 32.4
2011 1696 76.2 22.2 24.8
2012 1685 73.9 22.7 26.5
2013 1613 74.6 21.6 28.8
2014 1602 n/a n/a 28.5
2015 1663 73.0 22.7 27.5
2016 1670 74.0 22.5 27.6
2017 1707 74.4 22.9 27.7
2018 1705 76.0 22.4 28.3
2019 1622 75.6 21.4 30
2020 1613 79.0 20.4 28.3
2021 1580 71.3 22.1 30.1
2022 1577 79.3 19.8 32.9
2023 1552 72.2 21.4 38.5

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 Monroe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1197 53.7 22.3 n/a
2001 1119 53.3 21.0 n/a
2002 1196 51.7 23.1 15.1
2003 1196 51.7 23.1 15.1
2004 1251 52.0 24.1 15.8
2005 1334 51.7 25.8 13.5
2006 1849 65.9 28.1 15.4
2007 1824 81.3 22.4 13.6
2008 1794 82.1 21.9 14.1
2009 1763 82.5 21.4 16.7
2010 1727 77.0 22.4 32.4
2011 1696 76.2 22.2 24.8
2012 1685 73.9 22.7 26.5
2013 1613 74.6 21.6 28.8
2014 1602 n/a n/a 28.5
2015 1663 73.0 22.7 27.5
2016 1670 74.0 22.5 27.6
2017 1707 74.4 22.9 27.7
2018 1705 76.0 22.4 28.3
2019 1622 75.6 21.4 30
2020 1613 79.0 20.4 28.3
2021 1580 71.3 22.1 30.1
2022 1577 79.3 19.8 32.9
2023 1552 72.2 21.4 38.5

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.

Immunization Rates

Monroe High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.0%0.6%1.2%4.8%96.8%96.7%97.0%96.3%97.6%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $411 (2.9%) $13,713 (97.1%) $14,124
2020 $371 (3.3%) $10,982 (96.7%) $11,354
2021 $538 (3.8%) $13,584 (96.2%) $14,122
2022 $1,285 (7.5%) $15,875 (92.5%) $17,160

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe High School

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 141st of 417 High schoolsRanks 201st of 442 High schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe High School)75.464
 11.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe School District)74.662.7
 11.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Monroe High School)45.127.8
 17.3%
   10th Grade Math (Monroe School District)44.327.1
 17.2%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Monroe High School)53.553.2
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (Monroe School District)51.451.3
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe High School)75.464
 11.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Monroe School District)60.651.6
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Monroe High School)45.127.8
 17.3%
   All Grades Math (Monroe School District)4539
 6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Monroe High School)53.553.2
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Monroe School District)53.247.2
 6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16221552
 4.3%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian1014
 40%
Asian3941
 5.1%
Hispanic363484
 33.3%
Pacific Islander59
 80%
White1119870
 22.3%
Two or More Races71102
 43.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%38.5%
 8.5%


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Students at Monroe High School are 56% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,552 students attended Monroe High School.

Monroe High School ranks 202nd of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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