Monroe High School

Summary:

Monroe High School is a public high school located in Albany, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,078 students. The school is part of the Dougherty County School District, which is ranked 165 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe High School consistently performs below the state and county averages in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.2% of students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 20.8% in Dougherty County and 42% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 79.5% in 2020-2021 to 86.5% in 2017-2018, but still lags behind the state average. Additionally, Monroe High School has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families. When compared to other high schools in the Dougherty County district, such as Westover High School, Monroe High School consistently performs worse academically.

The academic performance of Monroe High School is a significant concern, with consistently low standardized test scores and graduation rates compared to the state and county averages, as well as nearby schools. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Monroe High School and throughout the Dougherty County district is a critical factor that likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the school. Targeted interventions and resources focused on improving academic outcomes, addressing socioeconomic barriers, and providing additional support for students at Monroe High School may be necessary to help close the performance gap with other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701

(229) 431-3316

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,396

Feeder schools for Monroe High School:

Elementary:	Alice Coachman Elementary School
	Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School
	Morningside Elementary School
	West Town Elementary School
Middle:	Radium Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 1,165

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

White:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe High School ranks worse than 82.1% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.96. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Monroe High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Dougherty County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (93.5%), Hispanic (3.2%), White (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe High School is 17.8. 1 high schools in the Dougherty County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Monroe High School employs 65.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe High School is $11,396, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Dougherty County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Monroe High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe High School 376^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Monroe High School in the ranking list.)

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	29.63	270^th	335	19.4%
2007	31.00	283^rd	358	20.9%
2008	17.30	335^th	370	9.5%
2009	16.00	344^th	372	7.5%
2010	14.67	352^nd	384	8.3%
2011	8.71	384^th	402	4.5%
2012	12.43	370^th	396	6.6%
2013	9.90	405^th	425	4.7%
2014	13.66	392^nd	425	7.8%
2015	14.01	388^th	435	10.8%
2016	14.66	376^th	426	11.7%
2017	14.68	364^th	420	13.3%
2018	15.64	365^th	428	14.7%
2019	12.22	386^th	438	11.9%
2021	8.43	401^st	410	2.2%
2022	9.80	397^th	429	7.5%
2023	11.26	406^th	442	8.1%
2024	17.96	376^th	458	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monroe High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1191	1191
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1295	1295
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1182	1182
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1211	1211
1994	115	1102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1218
1995	95	1192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1287
1996	95	1192	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1287
1997	75	1205	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
1998	69	1218	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1289
1999	52	1170	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1226
2000	47	1184	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2001	41	1134	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1176
2002	34	996	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2003	34	996	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1031
2004	46	1006	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2005	44	991	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1039
2006	39	1013	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2007	33	1071	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1106
2008	23	1108	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	1136
2009	16	1100	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	1120
2010	19	1154	1	1	0	2	0	0	1177
2011	10	1182	0	3	0	0	0	0	1195
2012	13	1166	0	6	0	0	1	0	1186
2013	15	1133	0	11	1	0	4	0	1164
2014	18	1088	0	0	4	0	3	0	1113
2015	21	1047	0	2	4	0	3	0	1077
2016	15	1041	0	3	3	0	7	0	1069
2017	7	983	0	4	1	0	7	0	1002
2018	13	1153	2	8	2	0	11	0	1189
2019	12	1054	0	12	2	0	9	0	1089
2020	11	1054	2	16	2	0	8	0	1093
2021	19	1036	2	22	1	0	10	0	1090
2022	21	1060	2	23	1	2	8	0	1117
2023	16	1016	3	33	0	0	10	0	1078
2024	23	1089	2	37	1	0	13	0	1165

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1191	77.0	15.4	39.8
1991	1295	78.0	16.6	30.1
1992	1182	77.0	15.3	43.9
1993	1211	70.0	17.3	42.7
1994	1218	85.0	14.3	54.8
1995	1287	73.0	17.6	43.8
1996	1287	73.0	17.6	43.8
1997	1281	81.9	15.6	52.8
1998	1289	75.6	17.1	50.4
1999	1226	76.9	15.9	41.6
2000	1234	77.2	16.0	48.7
2001	1176	77.2	15.2	56.5
2002	1031	70.7	14.6	91.9
2003	1031	70.7	14.6	91.9
2004	1053	66.1	15.9	68.5
2005	1039	64.9	16.0	68.4
2006	1056	64.7	16.3	73.3
2007	1106	67.0	16.5	77.9
2008	1136	73.4	15.5	80.4
2009	1120	75.5	14.8	83.6
2010	1177	74.0	15.9	88.8
2011	1195	73.0	16.3	91.4
2012	1186	73.9	16.0	96.5
2013	1164	66.5	17.5	86.2
2014	1113	64.2	17.3	99.7
2015	1077	56.0	19.2	100
2016	1069	60.0	17.8	99.7
2017	1002	61.0	16.4	100
2018	1189	77.3	15.3	n/a
2019	1089	65.3	16.6	100
2020	1093	69.3	15.7	100
2021	1090	62.1	17.5	100
2022	1117	65.1	17.1	n/a
2023	1078	65.6	16.4	100
2024	1165	65.4	17.8	100

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1191	77.0	15.4	39.8
1991	1295	78.0	16.6	30.1
1992	1182	77.0	15.3	43.9
1993	1211	70.0	17.3	42.7
1994	1218	85.0	14.3	54.8
1995	1287	73.0	17.6	43.8
1996	1287	73.0	17.6	43.8
1997	1281	81.9	15.6	52.8
1998	1289	75.6	17.1	50.4
1999	1226	76.9	15.9	41.6
2000	1234	77.2	16.0	48.7
2001	1176	77.2	15.2	56.5
2002	1031	70.7	14.6	91.9
2003	1031	70.7	14.6	91.9
2004	1053	66.1	15.9	68.5
2005	1039	64.9	16.0	68.4
2006	1056	64.7	16.3	73.3
2007	1106	67.0	16.5	77.9
2008	1136	73.4	15.5	80.4
2009	1120	75.5	14.8	83.6
2010	1177	74.0	15.9	88.8
2011	1195	73.0	16.3	91.4
2012	1186	73.9	16.0	96.5
2013	1164	66.5	17.5	86.2
2014	1113	64.2	17.3	99.7
2015	1077	56.0	19.2	100
2016	1069	60.0	17.8	99.7
2017	1002	61.0	16.4	100
2018	1189	77.3	15.3	n/a
2019	1089	65.3	16.6	100
2020	1093	69.3	15.7	100
2021	1090	62.1	17.5	100
2022	1117	65.1	17.1	n/a
2023	1078	65.6	16.4	100
2024	1165	65.4	17.8	100

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,808 (17.4%)	$8,561 (82.6%)	$10,369
2018	$1,958 (17.5%)	$9,231 (82.5%)	$11,188
2019	$1,439 (12.6%)	$9,956 (87.4%)	$11,396

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 386^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 406^th of 442 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Monroe High School)	10	9.5	0.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Dougherty County)	17.2	16.7	0.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Monroe High School)	20.3	20.6	0.3%
End of Course Biology (Dougherty County)	28	27.4	0.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Monroe High School)	6.2	9.1	2.9%
End of Course United States History (Dougherty County)	20.4	12.6	7.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1089	1078	1%
African American	1054	1016	3.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	12	33	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	16	33.3%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Monroe High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	900 Lippitt Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3316	1,165	65	17.8	100.0%	23 (2.0%)	1,089 (93.5%)	37 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.1%)	18	376^th of 458 public high schools	17.9%		11.3	406^th of 442 public high schools	8.1%	30	11.2	21.0	24.6	21.6									$11,396	$1,439	$9,956
Westover High School	Public	9-12	2600 Partridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3320	1,323	65	20.3	75.7%	38 (2.9%)	1,192 (90.1%)	53 (4.0%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.0%)	36.5	257^th of 458 public high schools	43.9%		29.1	288^th of 442 public high schools	34.8%	31	33.9	36.2	38.5	22.7									$9,898	$941	$8,957
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix	Public	6-12	1800 Massey Drive	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	No	(229) 431-1218	72	1	72.0	100.0%	1 (1.4%)	68 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	4.1	455^th of 458 public high schools	0.7%					(n/a)		0.0	3.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	11.8	0.0	4.3	5.9	5.9	13.3
Dougherty Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	1800 Pearce Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3310	1,186	74	16.0	100.0%	22 (1.9%)	1,071 (90.3%)	74 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.2%)	19.4	366^th of 458 public high schools	20.1%		11.9	401^st of 442 public high schools	9.3%	35	16.3	25.1	27.7	12.9									$11,319	$1,335	$9,984
Lee County High School	Public	9-12	1 Trojan Way	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-2260	1,402	79	17.7	49.9%	796 (56.8%)	403 (28.7%)	79 (5.6%)	48 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (5.3%)	87.9	28^th of 458 public high schools	93.9%		81.2	40^th of 442 public high schools	91.0%	12	56.7	46.7	55.6	71.0									$9,096	$354	$8,742
Lee High School 9th Grade Campus	Public	8-12	370 Leslie Hwy	Leesburg	31763	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 903-3590	485	35	13.8	58.4%	288 (59.4%)	135 (27.8%)	31 (6.4%)	17 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	75.3	69^th of 458 public high schools	84.9%		57.1	134^th of 442 public high schools	69.7%	65		71.0	59.0										$8,485	$368	$8,117
Worth County High School	Public	9-12	407 W Bryant Dr	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8625	865	48	18.0	58.3%	503 (58.2%)	291 (33.6%)	32 (3.7%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.2%)	41.8	231^st of 458 public high schools	49.6%		53	156^th of 442 public high schools	64.7%	75	35.6	19.2	36.0	51.8									$10,330	$523	$9,806
Worth County Achievement Center	Public	6-12	103 Eldridge St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	No	(229) 463-3056	28	2	18.6	100.0%	12 (42.9%)	11 (39.3%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)													$10,505	$121	$10,384
Terrell High School	Public	9-12	201 Greenwave Blvd	Dawson	39842	Terrell County	Terrell County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 995-2544	279	20	14.0	100.0%	7 (2.5%)	255 (91.4%)	14 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	22.1	343^rd of 458 public high schools	25.1%		13.7	385^th of 442 public high schools	12.9%	42	14.9	31.2	18.5	28.8									$13,088	$1,430	$11,657

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe High School

What schools feed into Monroe High School?

Monroe High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alice Coachman Elementary School
Elementary : Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School
Elementary : Morningside Elementary School
Elementary : West Town Elementary School
Middle : Radium Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Monroe High School?

Students at Monroe High School are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Monroe High School in?

Dougherty County

How many students attend Monroe High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,165 students attended Monroe High School.

Is Monroe High School a good school?

Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Georgia high schools.

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