James Monroe High

Summary:

James Monroe High is a public high school located in North Hills, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,960 students. It is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While James Monroe High has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 72.4% in 2019-2020 to 85.8% in 2022-2023, the school still lags behind the state average of 95.2%. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 19.7% in 2019-2020 to a low of 12.0% in 2022-2023, which remains significantly higher than the state average of 8.9%. Additionally, James Monroe High has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.5% in 2017-2018 to 37.7% in 2022-2023, substantially higher than the state average of 14.3%. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the California Science Assessment (CAST), is consistently lower than the Los Angeles Unified School District and the state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as John F. Kennedy High, which is located just 2.63 miles away and has a 95.2% four-year graduation rate and significantly higher test scores, James Monroe High generally performs worse on key metrics. This may be partly due to the high percentage (94.03% in 2022-2023) of students at James Monroe High who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to improve student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9229 Haskell Ave.
       North Hills, CA  91343-3114


(818) 830-4200

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1332nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,122 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,944

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.7%
White:
4.1%
Asian:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.7% Help


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Compare Details James Monroe High ranks worse than 57.3% of high schools in California. It also ranks 74th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James Monroe High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.7%), White (4.1%), Asian (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Monroe High is 16.8, which is the 62nd best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Monroe High is $11,122. 107 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Monroe High:

SchoolDigger ranks James Monroe High 1332nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See James Monroe High in the ranking list.)

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Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Monroe High

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Rank History for all students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.48 894th 1653 45.9%
2005 31.36 1012th 1901 46.8%
2006 38.40 880th 1968 55.3%
2007 39.92 878th 2063 57.4%
2008 40.69 897th 2117 57.6%
2009 40.91 986th 2238 55.9%
2010 46.27 856th 2281 62.5%
2011 38.83 1091st 2367 53.9%
2012 40.80 1030th 2354 56.2%
2013 33.86 1217th 2426 49.8%
2015 41.64 1145th 1994 42.6%
2016 37.56 1226th 2039 39.9%
2017 28.86 1396th 2021 30.9%
2018 45.98 1097th 2017 45.6%
2019 29.93 1432nd 2133 32.9%
2021 37.37 805th 1290 37.6%
2022 26.00 1514th 2123 28.7%
2023 25.78 1538th 2348 34.5%
2024 33.09 1332nd 2323 42.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 889th 938 5.2%
2019 38.88 486th 941 48.4%
2021 37.67 267th 467 42.8%
2022 30.25 816th 1044 21.8%
2023 24.89 1040th 1323 21.4%
2024 31.49 776th 1350 42.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.32 712th 1547 54.0%
2024 42.41 658th 1534 57.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 946th 1862 49.2%
2019 32.98 1295th 1937 33.1%
2021 34.72 772nd 1126 31.4%
2022 30.12 1353rd 1943 30.4%
2023 30.04 1405th 2247 37.5%
2024 37.96 1199th 2235 46.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.71 349th 417 16.3%
2024 29.91 324th 451 28.2%
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Rank History for Female students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.89 1136th 1760 35.5%
2019 28.00 1312th 1833 28.4%
2021 27.57 795th 1054 24.6%
2022 24.35 1406th 1858 24.3%
2023 28.18 1377th 2118 35.0%
2024 26.73 1434th 2098 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.11 869th 1052 17.4%
2019 29.01 793rd 1117 29.0%
2021 52.51 189th 555 65.9%
2022 23.99 1008th 1161 13.2%
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Rank History for Male students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 971st 1834 47.1%
2019 28.07 1312th 1880 30.2%
2021 38.34 678th 1122 39.6%
2022 24.44 1415th 1916 26.1%
2023 22.52 1543rd 2207 30.1%
2024 36.23 1150th 2172 47.1%
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Rank History for African American students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.37 306th 592 48.3%
2022 27.31 382nd 522 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.11 886th 1742 49.1%
2019 29.26 1275th 1814 29.7%
2022 30.11 1309th 1861 29.7%
2023 29.31 1398th 2142 34.7%
2024 40.81 1094th 2125 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at James Monroe High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.46 247th 1222 79.8%
2023 12.60 1208th 1434 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: California 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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Enrollment information for James Monroe High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 905 470 259 1011 35 n/a n/a 0 2680
1989 715 358 248 1020 20 n/a n/a 0 2361
1990 656 276 248 1138 13 n/a n/a 0 2331
1991 570 218 247 1308 10 n/a n/a 0 2353
1992 496 242 284 1454 12 n/a n/a 0 2488
1993 581 250 315 1609 11 n/a n/a 0 2766
1994 549 247 357 1721 11 n/a n/a 0 2885
1995 514 246 337 1793 21 n/a n/a 0 2911
1996 514 246 337 1793 21 n/a n/a 0 2911
1997 470 253 392 2550 15 n/a n/a 0 3680
1998 407 291 385 2852 15 n/a n/a 0 3950
1999 378 278 418 3089 12 n/a n/a 0 4175
2000 333 248 406 3324 14 n/a n/a 0 4325
2001 293 236 380 3488 23 n/a n/a 0 4420
2002 312 214 407 3947 17 n/a n/a 0 4897
2003 312 214 407 3947 17 n/a n/a 0 4897
2004 271 205 417 3970 18 n/a n/a 0 4881
2005 250 190 411 3898 10 n/a n/a 0 4759
2006 212 171 379 3876 8 n/a n/a 0 4646
2007 173 129 246 2620 2 n/a n/a 37 3207
2008 151 101 234 2389 6 n/a n/a 0 2881
2009 141 113 202 2391 5 8 45 0 2905
2010 130 96 166 2294 5 12 46 0 2749
2011 107 86 199 2325 5 13 14 0 2749
2012 99 82 153 2162 3 13 1 0 2513
2013 87 89 151 2222 11 16 0 0 2576
2014 103 91 141 2175 7 8 0 0 2525
2015 95 85 112 2163 1 9 12 0 2477
2016 88 65 113 2057 1 9 9 0 2342
2017 71 61 102 1976 2 9 9 0 2230
2018 68 72 99 1932 1 8 5 0 2185
2019 60 72 94 1834 3 8 0 0 2071
2020 56 63 80 1797 6 8 8 0 2018
2021 55 44 79 1743 6 6 9 0 1942
2022 56 37 59 1744 4 4 12 0 1916
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1960 1960
2024 79 37 59 1743 4 3 19 0 1944

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2680 99.9 26.8 n/a
1989 2361 90.6 26.0 n/a
1990 2331 90.7 25.7 n/a
1991 2353 93.4 25.1 n/a
1992 2488 94.9 26.2 43.4
1993 2766 101.5 27.3 43.7
1994 2885 106.5 27.1 48.5
1995 2911 107.7 27.0 50.8
1996 2911 107.7 27.0 50.8
1997 3680 120.0 30.7 53
1998 3950 140.6 28.1 58.7
1999 4175 155.6 26.8 64.9
2000 4325 156.6 27.6 63.8
2001 4420 168.4 26.2 66.6
2002 4897 183.1 26.7 69.5
2003 4897 183.1 26.7 69.5
2004 4881 203.5 24.0 68.7
2005 4759 198.1 24.0 70.4
2006 4646 206.5 22.5 78
2007 3207 154.4 20.8 73
2008 2881 178.8 16.1 70.4
2009 2905 136.1 18.1 68.7
2010 2749 116.8 23.5 76.8
2011 2749 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 2513 100.0 25.1 n/a
2013 2576 98.3 26.1 39.2
2014 2525 100.5 25.1 79.6
2015 2477 102.0 24.2 77.5
2016 2342 103.0 22.7 84.4
2017 2230 103.5 21.5 85.7
2018 2185 95.3 22.9 91.4
2019 2071 93.8 22.0 87.8
2020 2018 n/a n/a 88.2
2021 1942 95.0 20.4 92.3
2022 1916 90.0 21.2 94
2023 1960 111.7 17.5 94
2024 1944 115.3 16.8 91.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2680 99.9 26.8 n/a
1989 2361 90.6 26.0 n/a
1990 2331 90.7 25.7 n/a
1991 2353 93.4 25.1 n/a
1992 2488 94.9 26.2 43.4
1993 2766 101.5 27.3 43.7
1994 2885 106.5 27.1 48.5
1995 2911 107.7 27.0 50.8
1996 2911 107.7 27.0 50.8
1997 3680 120.0 30.7 53
1998 3950 140.6 28.1 58.7
1999 4175 155.6 26.8 64.9
2000 4325 156.6 27.6 63.8
2001 4420 168.4 26.2 66.6
2002 4897 183.1 26.7 69.5
2003 4897 183.1 26.7 69.5
2004 4881 203.5 24.0 68.7
2005 4759 198.1 24.0 70.4
2006 4646 206.5 22.5 78
2007 3207 154.4 20.8 73
2008 2881 178.8 16.1 70.4
2009 2905 136.1 18.1 68.7
2010 2749 116.8 23.5 76.8
2011 2749 n/a n/a 79.6
2012 2513 100.0 25.1 n/a
2013 2576 98.3 26.1 39.2
2014 2525 100.5 25.1 79.6
2015 2477 102.0 24.2 77.5
2016 2342 103.0 22.7 84.4
2017 2230 103.5 21.5 85.7
2018 2185 95.3 22.9 91.4
2019 2071 93.8 22.0 87.8
2020 2018 n/a n/a 88.2
2021 1942 95.0 20.4 92.3
2022 1916 90.0 21.2 94
2023 1960 111.7 17.5 94
2024 1944 115.3 16.8 91.7

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,122

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Monroe High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1432nd of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1538th of 2348 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (James Monroe High)1.23.3
 2.2%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Los Angeles Unified)3.24.5
 1.2%
   9th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)5.54.7
 0.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (James Monroe High)40.835.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)51.748.9
 2.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (James Monroe High)10.89.6
 1.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)25.320
 5.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (James Monroe High)12.913.1
 0.2%
   11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)22.121.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (James Monroe High)8.95.6
 3.3%
   12th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)8.27.5
 0.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20711960
 5.4%
African American720
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian940
 100%
Hispanic18340
 100%
Pacific Islander80
 100%
White600
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.8%94%
 6.2%


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Students at James Monroe High are 90% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,944 students attended James Monroe High.

James Monroe High ranks 1332nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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