Monroe High School is a public high school in Monroe, Washington, and a part of the Monroe School District. Since 1999, the school has been located on Tester Road. Formerly, it was located on Main Street in downtown Monroe.
Serving 1,491 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monroe High School's student population of 1,491 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Monroe High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe High School's ranking?
Monroe High School is ranked #1012 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Monroe High School often compared to?
Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodinville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe High School is 91%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Monroe High School?
1,491 students attend Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Monroe High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe High School?
Monroe High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Monroe High School offer ?
Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monroe High School part of?
Monroe High School is part of Monroe School District.
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