Is Monroe High a good school?

Monroe High ranks 197 th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monroe High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 729 students attended Monroe High.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe High?

Students at Monroe High are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Monroe High?

Monroe High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abraham Lincoln Elementary Elementary : Northside Elementary Elementary : Parkside Elementary Middle : Monroe Middle

Monroe High

Summary:

Monroe High is a public high school located in Monroe, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 729 students. It is part of the Monroe School District, which is ranked 187 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe High has consistently maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 92.5% to 97.6% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state average and compares favorably to nearby schools like Belleville High (94.4%) and Pecatonica High (100%). However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 20.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Belleville High (13.3%) and New Glarus High (16.9%).

Monroe High's test scores in subjects like Social Studies, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, but they lag behind some higher-performing nearby schools like New Glarus High and Belleville High. Additionally, the school's performance for Special Education students and Low Socioeconomic Status students is lower compared to other subgroups and the state average, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1600 26th St
Monroe, WI 53566-3631

(608) 328-7117

District: Monroe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,944

Feeder schools for Monroe High:

Elementary:	Abraham Lincoln Elementary
	Northside Elementary
	Parkside Elementary
Middle:	Monroe Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 729

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe High ranks better than 54.3% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monroe High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe High is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Monroe High employs 54.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe High is $13,944.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe High:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe High 197^th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Monroe High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Monroe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe School District 187^th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe High

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Rank History for all students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2004	53.10	177^th	275	35.6%
2005	63.31	122^nd	287	57.5%
2006	68.33	97^th	292	66.8%
2008	71.24	105^th	437	76.0%
2009	62.74	174^th	438	60.3%
2010	49.68	325^th	450	27.8%
2011	55.00	270^th	445	39.3%
2012	63.83	184^th	452	59.3%
2013	56.60	224^th	457	51.0%
2014	59.52	199^th	462	56.9%
2015	61.72	210^th	466	54.9%
2016	42.99	243^rd	408	40.4%
2017	58.21	152^nd	410	62.9%
2018	57.64	155^th	410	62.2%
2019	48.99	202^nd	400	49.5%
2021	44.60	210^th	390	46.2%
2022	35.14	270^th	391	30.9%
2023	37.72	273^rd	415	34.2%
2024	53.04	197^th	431	54.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.42	51^st	55	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	58.59	85^th	255	66.7%
2019	28.83	193^rd	251	23.1%
2023	37.16	189^th	271	30.3%
2024	45.78	185^th	326	43.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	63.25	117^th	355	67.0%
2019	44.12	202^nd	343	41.1%
2021	35.09	223^rd	332	32.8%
2022	30.93	264^th	343	23.0%
2023	40.42	210^th	329	36.2%
2024	34.61	262^nd	353	25.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	45.52	197^th	373	47.2%
2019	47.20	184^th	354	48.0%
2021	52.04	150^th	334	55.1%
2022	36.27	235^th	347	32.3%
2023	31.47	262^nd	359	27.0%
2024	65.26	106^th	365	71.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.37	45^th	86	47.7%
2024	49.23	52^nd	119	56.3%

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Rank History for White students at Monroe High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WI State Percentile
2018	50.34	113^th	261	56.7%
2019	42.31	148^th	266	44.4%
2021	40.12	147^th	266	44.7%
2022	31.39	196^th	269	27.1%
2023	30.68	198^th	271	26.9%
2024	47.84	161^st	300	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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.

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Monroe High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	837	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	847
1989	760	2	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	771
1990	766	0	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	779
1991	785	1	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	796
1992	770	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	783
1993	782	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	787
1994	775	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	779
1995	817	2	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	827
1996	817	2	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	827
1997	850	3	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	861
1998	861	2	3	3	6	n/a	n/a	875
1999	869	3	4	3	5	n/a	n/a	884
2000	858	5	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	877
2001	866	6	5	1	6	n/a	n/a	884
2002	849	9	10	5	8	n/a	n/a	881
2003	849	9	10	5	8	n/a	n/a	881
2004	822	6	5	11	7	n/a	n/a	851
2005	794	9	6	11	7	n/a	n/a	827
2006	761	9	6	10	5	n/a	n/a	791
2007	756	11	7	11	5	n/a	n/a	790
2008	781	7	6	10	6	n/a	n/a	810
2009	755	14	8	20	4	n/a	n/a	801
2010	719	13	7	26	3	n/a	n/a	768
2011	664	13	8	27	6	0	0	718
2012	638	11	9	33	5	0	1	697
2013	660	11	5	28	3	0	0	707
2014	681	14	7	33	3	0	0	738
2015	652	8	10	37	0	0	7	714
2016	614	9	6	39	0	0	18	686
2017	627	12	3	52	0	0	22	716
2018	599	10	4	49	0	0	25	687
2019	621	9	7	56	0	0	22	715
2020	630	6	9	71	0	0	21	737
2021	607	7	7	74	0	0	17	712
2022	608	6	7	85	0	0	17	723
2023	609	9	6	87	0	0	18	729

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	847	54.1	15.6	12.9
1989	771	55.8	13.8	6.9
1990	779	55.1	14.1	7.1
1991	796	55.8	14.2	9.8
1992	783	55.2	14.1	12.3
1993	787	54.7	14.4	11.1
1994	779	58.3	13.4	12.3
1995	827	62.1	13.3	11
1996	827	62.1	13.3	11
1997	861	63.0	13.7	11.7
1998	875	62.0	14.1	13
1999	884	61.6	14.4	21.2
2000	877	64.4	13.6	22.1
2001	884	65.4	13.5	18.8
2002	881	64.4	13.7	12.6
2003	881	64.4	13.7	12.6
2004	851	69.8	12.2	13.9
2005	827	66.5	12.4	n/a
2006	791	68.6	11.5	n/a
2007	790	60.7	13.0	17.6
2008	810	57.1	14.2	19.3
2009	801	58.4	13.7	21.7
2010	768	58.3	13.1	25.9
2011	718	58.6	12.2	29.7
2012	697	53.3	13.0	31.1
2013	707	53.8	13.1	31.4
2014	738	56.4	13.0	33.5
2015	714	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	686	53.0	12.9	30.3
2017	716	53.1	13.4	27
2018	687	52.5	13.0	27.2
2019	715	52.8	13.5	30.3
2020	737	53.0	13.8	33.8
2021	712	52.9	13.4	38.2
2022	723	52.7	13.7	33.5
2023	729	54.1	13.4	37.3

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	847	54.1	15.6	12.9
1989	771	55.8	13.8	6.9
1990	779	55.1	14.1	7.1
1991	796	55.8	14.2	9.8
1992	783	55.2	14.1	12.3
1993	787	54.7	14.4	11.1
1994	779	58.3	13.4	12.3
1995	827	62.1	13.3	11
1996	827	62.1	13.3	11
1997	861	63.0	13.7	11.7
1998	875	62.0	14.1	13
1999	884	61.6	14.4	21.2
2000	877	64.4	13.6	22.1
2001	884	65.4	13.5	18.8
2002	881	64.4	13.7	12.6
2003	881	64.4	13.7	12.6
2004	851	69.8	12.2	13.9
2005	827	66.5	12.4	n/a
2006	791	68.6	11.5	n/a
2007	790	60.7	13.0	17.6
2008	810	57.1	14.2	19.3
2009	801	58.4	13.7	21.7
2010	768	58.3	13.1	25.9
2011	718	58.6	12.2	29.7
2012	697	53.3	13.0	31.1
2013	707	53.8	13.1	31.4
2014	738	56.4	13.0	33.5
2015	714	n/a	n/a	34.3
2016	686	53.0	12.9	30.3
2017	716	53.1	13.4	27
2018	687	52.5	13.0	27.2
2019	715	52.8	13.5	30.3
2020	737	53.0	13.8	33.8
2021	712	52.9	13.4	38.2
2022	723	52.7	13.7	33.5
2023	729	54.1	13.4	37.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monroe High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$215 (1.6%)	$12,959 (98.4%)	$13,174
2020	$139 (1.1%)	$12,270 (98.9%)	$12,408
2021	$966 (6.9%)	$12,979 (93.1%)	$13,944

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe High

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 202^nd of 400 High schools	Ranks 273^rd of 415 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Monroe High)	46	40.4	5.5%
10th Grade Social Studies (Monroe School District)	46.4	40.4	5.9%
10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)	45.9	47.2	1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe High)	35.6	34.9	0.8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe School District)	35.8	35.1	0.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)	38.8	41.4	2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Monroe High)	30.5	26.3	4.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Monroe School District)	30.1	26	4.1%
10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)	30.8	29.4	1.3%
10th Grade Science (Monroe High)	37.9	32.9	5%
10th Grade Science (Monroe School District)	38.1	33.1	5%
10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)	32.7	31.7	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	715	729	2%
African American	9	9
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	56	87	55.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	621	609	1.9%
Two or More Races	22	18	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	37.3%	7%

Schools Near Monroe High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT English Language Arts (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Science (2024)	Forward Exam English Language Arts (2024)			Forward Exam Mathematics (2024)			Forward Exam Social Studies (2024)		Forward Exam Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 6th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 7th Grade	Forward Exam English Language Arts 8th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 6th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 7th Grade	Forward Exam Mathematics 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 8th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Forward Exam Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monroe High	Public	9-12	1600 26th St	Monroe	53566	Green County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 328-7117	729	54	13.4	37.3%	609 (83.5%)	9 (1.2%)	87 (11.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	53	197^th of 431 public high schools	54.3%		37.7	273^rd of 415 public high schools	34.2%	76	47.1	41.9	48.4								47.3		$13,944	$966	$12,979
Juda High	Public	9-12	N2385 Spring St	Juda	53550	Green County	Juda School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 934-5251	99	10	10.1	51.5%	93 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.5	347^th of 431 public high schools	19.5%					(n/a)	45.0	35.0	30.0								28.6		$16,722	$1,105	$15,617
Monticello High	Public	9-12	334 S Main St	Monticello	53570	Green County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 938-4194	100	10	9.7	31.0%	94 (94.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	62.4	150^th of 431 public high schools	65.2%		65.5	118^th of 415 public high schools	71.6%	32			46.7								52.4		$15,082	$888	$14,194
Black Hawk High	Public	9-12	202 E Center St	South Wayne	53587	Lafayette County	Black Hawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(608) 439-5371	109	9	11.9	31.2%	104 (95.4%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	19	386^th of 431 public high schools	10.4%		45.2	229^th of 415 public high schools	44.8%	157		28.6	23.8								35.7		$18,064	$595	$17,469
Brodhead High	Public	9-12	2501 W 5th Ave	Brodhead	53520	Green County	Brodhead School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 897-2155	315	25	12.6	33.3%	282 (89.5%)	7 (2.2%)	19 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	30.4	324^th of 431 public high schools	24.8%		29	316^th of 415 public high schools	23.9%	8	44.4	33.3	37.5								30.5		$14,328	$427	$13,900
Albany High	Public	9-12	400 5th St	Albany	53502	Green County	Albany School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 862-3135	80	12	6.6	23.8%	69 (86.3%)	4 (5.0%)	6 (7.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.8	199^th of 431 public high schools	53.8%		49.5	206^th of 415 public high schools	50.4%	7	55.0	40.0	55.0								29.4		$19,267	$966	$18,302
Argyle High	Public	9-12	14665 State Road 78	Argyle	53504	Lafayette County	Argyle School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 543-3318	75	9	8.5	40.0%	72 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	36.3	301^st of 431 public high schools	30.2%		27.4	327^th of 415 public high schools	21.2%	26			33.3								43.5		$9,303	$535	$8,768
New Glarus High	Public	9-12	1701 2nd St	New Glarus	53574	Green County	New Glarus School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 527-2410	320	22	14.3	21.6%	301 (94.1%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	90.6	23^rd of 431 public high schools	94.7%		93.4	21^st of 415 public high schools	94.9%	2	69.6	67.4	67.4								58.4		$12,730	$235	$12,494
Pecatonica High	Public	6-12	704 Cross St	Blanchardville	53516	Lafayette County	Pecatonica Area School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 523-4285	207	22	9.4	29.5%	205 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)				72.4	68.6	58.1	82.8	68.6	71.0	74.2	39.3	58.1	$17,856	$975	$16,882
Belleville High	Public	9-12	635 W Church St	Belleville	53508	Dane County	Belleville School District	No	No	No	No	(608) 835-6120	282	21	13.3	22.7%	238 (84.4%)	4 (1.4%)	22 (7.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	45.2	253^rd of 431 public high schools	41.3%		65.3	121^st of 415 public high schools	70.8%	132	35.3	30.9	47.1								64.5		$12,324	$488	$11,838

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