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James Monroe High School

Summary:

James Monroe High School is a public high school in Lindside, West Virginia, serving 464 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Monroe County Schools district, which is ranked 32 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Monroe High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School, which has a more diverse student body. The school has shown mixed academic performance, performing better than the state in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, but lagging behind in Mathematics. Interestingly, male students at James Monroe High School have consistently outperformed their female counterparts, and the school has shown strong performance for low socioeconomic status and disabled students.

While James Monroe High School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, the school's declining Mathematics proficiency is a concern, dropping from 24.71% in 2020-2021 to 15.3% in 2023-2024, significantly lower than the state average. The school also faces disparities in student group performance, with relatively lower performance among African American and multi-racial students. However, the school's strong performance compared to the nearby 6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School suggests that it may have effective practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the region to improve overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 142 James Monroe Dr
       Lindside, WV  24951-7168

(304) 753-5183

District: Monroe County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 112 West Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,938 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
Hispanic:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James Monroe High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (1.5%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Monroe High School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Monroe High School is $10,938.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Monroe High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Monroe High School 33rd of 112 West Virginia public high schools. (See James Monroe High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Monroe County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County Schools 32nd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Monroe High School

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Rank History for all students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 55.97 48th 111 56.8%
2010 59.71 39th 112 65.2%
2011 39.60 75th 113 33.6%
2012 20.93 100th 113 11.5%
2013 25.18 94th 114 17.5%
2014 45.44 57th 115 50.4%
2015 55.64 50th 117 57.3%
2016 41.19 72nd 119 39.5%
2017 52.72 57th 122 53.3%
2018 43.00 64th 115 44.3%
2019 29.13 82nd 114 28.1%
2021 65.38 37th 113 67.3%
2022 35.02 78th 112 30.4%
2023 65.33 36th 112 67.9%
2024 68.37 33rd 112 70.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.74 44th 62 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.61 22nd 118 81.4%
2018 30.53 70th 103 32.0%
2019 39.07 51st 85 40.0%
2023 60.94 30th 89 66.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.26 73rd 121 39.7%
2018 52.49 52nd 112 53.6%
2021 92.10 4th 111 96.4%
2022 52.93 48th 109 56.0%
2023 35.94 71st 107 33.6%
2024 85.67 9th 110 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.66 56th 119 52.9%
2018 45.28 66th 111 40.5%
2019 27.76 81st 109 25.7%
2021 59.45 49th 110 55.5%
2022 52.25 49th 108 54.6%
2023 49.93 47th 108 56.5%
2024 58.16 40th 110 63.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.85 5th 84 94.0%
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Rank History for Male students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.09 71st 122 41.8%
2018 43.20 58th 111 47.7%
2019 33.16 74th 109 32.1%
2021 65.39 34th 110 69.1%
2022 26.70 79th 108 26.9%
2023 73.84 20th 108 81.5%
2024 72.61 26th 109 76.1%
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Rank History for African American students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.88 37th 82 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at James Monroe High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.08 60th 122 50.8%
2018 39.72 64th 113 43.4%
2019 30.61 80th 112 28.6%
2021 63.76 38th 113 66.4%
2022 31.24 82nd 111 26.1%
2023 65.24 34th 112 69.6%
2024 63.74 39th 111 64.9%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James Monroe High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 570 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 570 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 594 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 593 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 586 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 567 6 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 554 8 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 581 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 581 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 592 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2005 625 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2006 593 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2007 585 9 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 596
2008 602 12 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 591 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2010 565 10 2 6 0 0 0 0 583
2011 543 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 558
2012 514 9 0 5 0 0 1 0 529
2013 506 7 0 2 0 0 1 0 516
2014 501 7 0 3 0 0 2 0 513
2015 506 8 0 2 1 0 5 0 522
2016 507 7 0 3 0 0 7 0 524
2017 513 7 2 3 0 0 10 0 535
2018 482 6 1 4 0 0 11 0 504
2019 463 4 0 5 1 0 7 0 480
2020 434 2 3 5 1 0 4 0 449
2021 437 2 2 5 2 0 4 0 452
2022 441 2 3 6 2 0 7 0 461
2023 445 2 3 6 1 0 7 0 464

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 James Monroe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 581 31.0 18.7 28.2
1996 581 31.0 18.7 28.2
1997 606 30.5 19.9 24.3
1998 604 33.5 18.0 29.6
1999 595 32.2 18.5 42
2000 579 33.0 17.5 47.3
2001 569 31.5 18.1 42.5
2002 592 34.0 17.4 44.1
2003 592 34.0 17.4 44.1
2004 601 33.3 18.0 45.3
2005 634 34.0 18.6 51.4
2006 603 33.0 18.3 46.1
2007 596 32.0 18.6 49.3
2008 617 36.0 17.1 48.1
2009 605 37.0 16.4 50.6
2010 583 37.9 15.3 52.8
2011 558 34.8 16.0 55.2
2012 529 33.7 15.6 51.4
2013 516 29.0 17.7 57.6
2014 513 30.0 17.1 57.9
2015 522 29.0 18.0 52.3
2016 524 28.0 18.7 53.4
2017 535 28.0 19.1 54.4
2018 504 29.0 17.3 54.4
2019 480 26.5 18.1 n/a
2020 449 26.5 16.9 39.6
2021 452 26.0 17.3 39.2
2022 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
2023 464 25.0 18.5 n/a

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 James Monroe High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 581 31.0 18.7 28.2
1996 581 31.0 18.7 28.2
1997 606 30.5 19.9 24.3
1998 604 33.5 18.0 29.6
1999 595 32.2 18.5 42
2000 579 33.0 17.5 47.3
2001 569 31.5 18.1 42.5
2002 592 34.0 17.4 44.1
2003 592 34.0 17.4 44.1
2004 601 33.3 18.0 45.3
2005 634 34.0 18.6 51.4
2006 603 33.0 18.3 46.1
2007 596 32.0 18.6 49.3
2008 617 36.0 17.1 48.1
2009 605 37.0 16.4 50.6
2010 583 37.9 15.3 52.8
2011 558 34.8 16.0 55.2
2012 529 33.7 15.6 51.4
2013 516 29.0 17.7 57.6
2014 513 30.0 17.1 57.9
2015 522 29.0 18.0 52.3
2016 524 28.0 18.7 53.4
2017 535 28.0 19.1 54.4
2018 504 29.0 17.3 54.4
2019 480 26.5 18.1 n/a
2020 449 26.5 16.9 39.6
2021 452 26.0 17.3 39.2
2022 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
2023 464 25.0 18.5 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Monroe High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (11.2%) $9,714 (88.8%) $10,938

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James 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 82nd of 114 High schoolsRanks 36th of 112 High schools
 39.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (James Monroe High School)18.621.7
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County Schools)18.621.7
 3.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)2421.5
 2.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (James Monroe High School)43.151.1
 8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Monroe County Schools)43.151.1
 8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)51.849.9
 1.9%
11th Grade Science (James Monroe High School)21.630.4
 8.8%
   11th Grade Science (Monroe County Schools)21.630.4
 8.8%
   11th Grade Science (West Virginia)29.227.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students480464
 3.3%
African American42
 50%
American Indian11
Asian03
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White463445
 3.9%
Two or More Races77

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In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended James Monroe High School.

James Monroe High School ranks 33rd of 112 West Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at James Monroe High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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