Monroe High School is a public high school in Monroe, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the School District of Monroe.
Serving 710 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe High School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Motto
'Preparing for the Future, One Child at a Time'
School Rankings
Monroe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mouse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe High School's ranking?
Monroe High School is ranked #1341 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Monroe High School often compared to?
Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juda High School, New Glarus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Monroe High School?
710 students attend Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Monroe High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe High School offer ?
Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monroe High School part of?
Monroe High School is part of Monroe School District.
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