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Monroe County High

Summary:

Monroe County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tompkinsville, KY, with a total enrollment of 517 students. The school is part of the Monroe County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Monroe County High School stands out for its impressive 98.1% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also outperforms the state in several key academic areas, including mathematics, reading, and writing. For example, 37% of students are proficient or better in ACT/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%, and 51% are proficient or better in KSA/Reading for 10th grade, compared to the state average of 46%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for Hispanic students and gifted and talented students, ranking 21st and 6th out of Kentucky high schools in these respective categories.

However, the school faces some challenges, such as disparities in subgroup performance, with lower rankings for special education and disabled students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.44% to 68.86% over the past few years, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may impact student performance. The school's spending per student has also fluctuated, with $14,315 in the 2018-2019 school year and $23,076 in the 2017-2018 school year, which warrants further investigation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 755 Old Mulkey Rd
       Tompkinsville, KY  42167

(270) 487-6217

District: Monroe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,135 Help


Feeder schools for Monroe County High:

Elementary:    Gamaliel Elementary
    Joe Harrison Carter
    Tompkinsville Elementary
Middle:    Monroe County Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
9.7%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monroe County High ranks better than 61.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Monroe County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: White (87%), Hispanic (9.7%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe County High is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe County High is $16,135.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County High 111th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Monroe County High in the ranking list.)

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Monroe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe County 36th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monroe County High

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Rank History for all students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.16 119th 217 45.2%
2008 60.93 63rd 217 71.0%
2009 70.42 45th 217 79.3%
2010 59.26 75th 223 66.4%
2011 41.15 138th 226 38.9%
2012 56.70 84th 229 63.3%
2013 65.36 87th 291 70.1%
2014 55.30 132nd 290 54.5%
2015 60.69 113th 295 61.7%
2016 56.58 124th 288 56.9%
2017 64.00 99th 287 65.5%
2018 21.84 205th 271 24.4%
2019 56.83 105th 285 63.2%
2021 27.39 205th 267 23.2%
2022 47.13 135th 271 50.2%
2023 46.21 148th 276 46.4%
2024 57.18 111th 290 61.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.34 98th 226 56.6%
2023 20.66 142nd 162 12.3%
2024 35.41 105th 168 37.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.17 207th 232 10.8%
2019 67.68 62nd 254 75.6%
2021 32.79 173rd 234 26.1%
2022 60.29 85th 266 68.0%
2023 42.25 161st 272 40.8%
2024 55.64 99th 274 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.18 208th 234 11.1%
2019 79.57 29th 249 88.4%
2021 38.18 142nd 236 39.8%
2022 50.20 126th 252 50.0%
2023 54.82 104th 253 58.9%
2024 59.34 97th 261 62.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.22 56th 166 66.3%
2019 61.08 48th 166 71.1%
2021 37.36 89th 154 42.2%
2022 13.76 147th 153 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.09 92nd 102 9.8%
2022 35.61 30th 38 21.1%
2023 31.65 17th 23 26.1%
2024 64.17 6th 17 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 180th 237 24.1%
2019 32.87 189th 251 24.7%
2021 16.01 214th 238 10.1%
2022 46.17 119th 257 53.7%
2023 36.05 162nd 259 37.5%
2024 47.26 136th 262 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.85 71st 92 22.8%
2022 91.17 6th 114 94.7%
2024 73.21 21st 124 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Monroe County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.12 181st 198 8.6%
2019 51.60 110th 219 49.8%
2021 17.69 172nd 203 15.3%
2022 38.80 155th 260 40.4%
2023 33.21 175th 264 33.7%
2024 45.22 145th 273 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monroe County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1989 590 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1990 559 23 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 534 24 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 528 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1993 591 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 613 22 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 629 23 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1996 629 23 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1997 625 25 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 592 26 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 620
1999 586 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 618
2000 565 29 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 600
2001 542 24 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 574
2002 536 24 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 536 24 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 532 22 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 503 28 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 528 29 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 544 33 0 12 0 n/a n/a 6 595
2008 553 24 0 14 0 n/a n/a 3 594
2009 590 24 3 9 0 n/a n/a 2 628
2010 569 21 0 10 0 n/a n/a 1 601
2011 583 21 0 15 0 0 2 0 621
2012 547 18 1 13 0 0 4 0 583
2013 539 19 0 15 0 0 2 0 575
2014 521 16 0 16 0 0 4 0 557
2015 513 16 0 17 0 0 8 0 554
2016 487 16 0 20 0 0 7 0 530
2017 509 12 1 25 1 0 11 0 559
2018 507 11 2 25 1 0 9 0 555
2019 480 8 3 29 2 0 8 0 530
2020 508 8 3 35 1 0 14 0 569
2021 472 7 2 37 1 0 14 0 533
2022 456 7 2 41 2 0 12 0 520
2023 448 6 1 46 2 0 14 0 517
2024 449 8 0 50 2 0 7 0 516

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 County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 40.7 15.1 n/a
1989 613 40.4 15.1 n/a
1990 583 38.9 14.9 n/a
1991 559 40.4 13.8 n/a
1992 556 37.5 14.8 n/a
1993 612 39.1 15.7 n/a
1994 637 40.6 15.7 n/a
1995 653 41.0 15.9 n/a
1996 653 41.0 15.9 n/a
1997 651 40.6 16.0 36.4
1998 620 40.0 15.5 38.9
1999 618 40.5 15.3 52.2
2000 600 39.6 15.2 55.9
2001 574 37.2 15.4 57.9
2002 562 34.5 16.3 82.4
2003 562 34.5 16.3 82.4
2004 562 32.0 17.6 n/a
2005 542 30.5 17.8 n/a
2006 569 32.7 17.4 56.1
2007 595 35.0 17.0 55
2008 594 33.8 17.6 57.2
2009 628 31.0 20.3 59.4
2010 601 23.5 25.5 63
2011 621 30.7 20.2 65.9
2012 583 33.7 17.2 65.5
2013 575 32.5 17.6 n/a
2014 557 31.5 17.6 64.1
2015 554 31.0 17.8 57.2
2016 530 32.0 16.5 58.7
2017 559 34.0 16.4 63.7
2018 555 36.0 15.4 66.7
2019 530 38.5 13.7 69.2
2020 569 38.0 14.9 67.3
2021 533 36.0 14.8 68.9
2022 520 36.9 14.0 65
2023 517 34.0 15.2 63.4
2024 516 36.0 14.3 68.2

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 County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 40.7 15.1 n/a
1989 613 40.4 15.1 n/a
1990 583 38.9 14.9 n/a
1991 559 40.4 13.8 n/a
1992 556 37.5 14.8 n/a
1993 612 39.1 15.7 n/a
1994 637 40.6 15.7 n/a
1995 653 41.0 15.9 n/a
1996 653 41.0 15.9 n/a
1997 651 40.6 16.0 36.4
1998 620 40.0 15.5 38.9
1999 618 40.5 15.3 52.2
2000 600 39.6 15.2 55.9
2001 574 37.2 15.4 57.9
2002 562 34.5 16.3 82.4
2003 562 34.5 16.3 82.4
2004 562 32.0 17.6 n/a
2005 542 30.5 17.8 n/a
2006 569 32.7 17.4 56.1
2007 595 35.0 17.0 55
2008 594 33.8 17.6 57.2
2009 628 31.0 20.3 59.4
2010 601 23.5 25.5 63
2011 621 30.7 20.2 65.9
2012 583 33.7 17.2 65.5
2013 575 32.5 17.6 n/a
2014 557 31.5 17.6 64.1
2015 554 31.0 17.8 57.2
2016 530 32.0 16.5 58.7
2017 559 34.0 16.4 63.7
2018 555 36.0 15.4 66.7
2019 530 38.5 13.7 69.2
2020 569 38.0 14.9 67.3
2021 533 36.0 14.8 68.9
2022 520 36.9 14.0 65
2023 517 34.0 15.2 63.4
2024 516 36.0 14.3 68.2

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 Monroe County High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,144 (5.0%) $209 (0.9%) $1,353 (5.9%) $17,159 (74.4%) $2,845 (12.3%) $20,004 (86.7%) $23,076
2019 $378 (2.6%) $241 (1.7%) $619 (4.3%) $10,730 (75.0%) $2,413 (16.9%) $13,143 (91.8%) $14,315
2020 $349 (2.3%) $302 (2.0%) $650 (4.3%) $10,701 (71.6%) $2,553 (17.1%) $13,254 (88.7%) $14,944
2021 $717 (4.6%) $803 (5.1%) $1,520 (9.7%) $10,472 (66.7%) $1,647 (10.5%) $12,120 (77.2%) $15,706
2022 $1,163 (7.2%) $841 (5.2%) $2,004 (12.4%) $11,043 (68.4%) $3,088 (19.1%) $14,131 (87.6%) $16,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe County High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 285 High schoolsRanks 148th of 276 High schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English (Monroe County High)44.136
 8.1%
   11th Grade English (Monroe County)44.136
 8.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County High)3932
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Monroe County)3932
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Monroe County High)43.434
 9.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Monroe County)43.434
 9.4%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students530517
 2.5%
African American86
 25%
American Indian22
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic2946
 58.6%
Pacific Islander00
White480448
 6.7%
Two or More Races814
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.2%63.4%
 5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County High

Monroe County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gamaliel Elementary
Elementary : Joe Harrison Carter
Elementary : Tompkinsville Elementary
Middle : Monroe County Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Monroe County High.

Monroe County High ranks 111th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Monroe County High are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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