Is Monroe Central High School a good school?

Monroe Central High School ranks 532 nd of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monroe Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Monroe Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Monroe Central High School?

Students at Monroe Central High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Monroe Central High School?

Monroe Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Woodsfield Elementary School

Monroe Central High School

Summary:

Monroe Central High School is a public high school serving 229 students in grades 9-12 in Woodsfield, Ohio, which is part of the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. The school generally performs better than the district and state averages on Ohio State Tests, particularly in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology, but struggles in mathematics. However, the school has seen fluctuations in its graduation rates and a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, which are areas of concern.

Compared to the state, Monroe Central High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students, over 97%, in contrast to the more diverse racial makeup of Ohio as a whole. The nearby Swiss Hills Career Center, which is also part of the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that Monroe Central High School may serve a more affluent student population within the district. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male and low-socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, but the school struggling to support its special education and gifted and talented student populations.

Despite these challenges, Monroe Central High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 10.5 students per teacher, which may indicate that the school has the resources to provide more individualized attention to its students. The school's spending per student of $13,656 in the 2018-2019 school year is also higher than the state average, which may further support the school's ability to address the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793-9062

(740) 472-0414

District: Switzerland of Ohio Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
532^nd of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,886

Feeder schools for Monroe Central High School:

Elementary:

Woodsfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

1.7%

African American:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monroe Central High School ranks worse than 61.6% of high schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42. (See more...)

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

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

Compare Details Monroe Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.3%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monroe Central High School is 11, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District! (See more...)

Compare Monroe Central High School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monroe Central High School is $20,886. 2 high schools in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monroe Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monroe Central High School 532^nd of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Monroe Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Switzerland of Ohio Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Switzerland of Ohio Local 523^rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monroe Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	25.43	551^st	681	19.1%
2005	28.87	575^th	689	16.5%
2006	51.12	431^st	696	38.1%
2007	65.27	281^st	756	62.8%
2008	58.88	410^th	767	46.5%
2009	68.53	254^th	791	67.9%
2010	61.15	407^th	819	50.3%
2011	67.60	284^th	818	65.3%
2012	59.65	472^nd	832	43.3%
2013	51.91	516^th	767	32.7%
2014	56.52	446^th	769	42.0%
2015	47.04	525^th	778	32.5%
2016	41.60	561^st	784	28.4%
2017	17.01	649^th	773	16.0%
2018	29.25	624^th	800	22.0%
2019	35.65	598^th	836	28.5%
2021	33.73	575^th	819	29.8%
2022	42.35	520^th	836	37.8%
2023	41.83	541^st	867	37.6%
2024	42.00	532^nd	864	38.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.47	514^th	614	16.3%
2024	15.73	557^th	598	6.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	22.66	621^st	758	18.1%
2019	44.10	506^th	779	35.0%
2021	29.66	584^th	763	23.5%
2022	54.50	357^th	773	53.8%
2023	34.56	567^th	805	29.6%
2024	51.54	426^th	822	48.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	19.42	629^th	751	16.2%
2019	44.14	541^st	781	30.7%
2021	32.65	562^nd	775	27.5%
2022	30.82	602^nd	794	24.2%
2023	34.42	586^th	813	27.9%
2024	42.18	527^th	798	34.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	25.41	428^th	550	22.2%
2019	30.45	462^nd	628	26.4%
2021	41.63	319^th	596	46.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	0.04	537^th	538	0.2%
2019	14.58	265^th	272	2.6%
2021	12.04	340^th	349	2.6%
2022	7.30	303^rd	312	2.9%
2023	14.47	296^th	308	3.9%
2024	11.24	267^th	280	4.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	14.02	651^st	763	14.7%
2019	27.06	626^th	792	21.0%
2021	31.93	577^th	778	25.8%
2022	57.32	356^th	808	55.9%
2023	47.99	476^th	819	41.9%
2024	40.75	526^th	816	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Monroe Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	7.98	664^th	718	7.5%
2019	25.64	612^th	739	17.2%
2021	22.44	606^th	727	16.6%
2022	32.38	554^th	749	26.0%
2023	30.70	571^st	756	24.5%
2024	32.21	560^th	754	25.7%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monroe Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	225	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	227
1989	202	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1990	176	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
1991	175	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1992	163	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
1993	186	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	187
1994	211	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	212
1995	316	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1996	316	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1997	290	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
1998	280	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1999	252	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2000	268	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
2001	272	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2002	281	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2003	281	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2004	283	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	286
2005	275	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	279
2006	284	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	2	287
2007	273	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	3	280
2008	267	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	272
2009	242	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	249
2010	253	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	6	261
2011	256	0	0	1	0	9	0	266
2012	272	2	0	0	0	10	0	284
2013	257	2	0	2	0	4	0	265
2014	245	0	0	3	0	2	0	250
2015	239	0	0	0	0	1	0	240
2016	295	3	0	1	0	4	0	303
2017	251	3	2	2	0	4	0	262
2018	237	0	0	4	0	3	0	244
2019	228	0	0	3	0	4	0	235
2020	208	0	0	2	0	3	0	213
2021	196	0	0	1	0	1	0	198
2022	200	0	0	1	0	1	0	202
2023	224	0	2	2	0	1	0	229
2024	232	3	1	4	0	1	0	241

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	9.0	25.2	0
1989	202	9.0	22.4	n/a
1990	176	7.4	23.7	n/a
1991	175	6.2	28.2	n/a
1992	163	6.0	27.1	n/a
1993	187	6.0	31.2	0
1994	212	7.0	30.3	0
1995	317	13.0	24.4	0
1996	317	13.0	24.4	0
1997	291	13.4	21.7	0
1998	282	12.0	23.5	0
1999	253	9.0	28.1	0
2000	269	9.0	29.9	n/a
2001	273	10.0	27.3	n/a
2002	282	12.0	23.5	n/a
2003	282	12.0	23.5	n/a
2004	286	16.0	17.9	n/a
2005	279	16.0	17.4	0
2006	287	16.0	17.9	0
2007	280	15.0	18.7	0
2008	272	15.8	17.2	n/a
2009	249	16.8	14.8	0
2010	261	16.7	15.5	0
2011	266	16.2	16.3	0
2012	284	16.2	17.4	0
2013	265	19.3	13.7	40.8
2014	250	15.0	16.6	46
2015	240	n/a	n/a	47.5
2016	303	16.0	18.9	47.2
2017	262	17.0	15.4	55
2018	244	19.5	12.5	59.4
2019	235	22.3	10.5	55.3
2020	213	24.0	8.8	58.2
2021	198	23.1	8.5	n/a
2022	202	22.3	9.0	n/a
2023	229	21.8	10.5	41
2024	241	21.8	11.0	53.1

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	9.0	25.2	0
1989	202	9.0	22.4	n/a
1990	176	7.4	23.7	n/a
1991	175	6.2	28.2	n/a
1992	163	6.0	27.1	n/a
1993	187	6.0	31.2	0
1994	212	7.0	30.3	0
1995	317	13.0	24.4	0
1996	317	13.0	24.4	0
1997	291	13.4	21.7	0
1998	282	12.0	23.5	0
1999	253	9.0	28.1	0
2000	269	9.0	29.9	n/a
2001	273	10.0	27.3	n/a
2002	282	12.0	23.5	n/a
2003	282	12.0	23.5	n/a
2004	286	16.0	17.9	n/a
2005	279	16.0	17.4	0
2006	287	16.0	17.9	0
2007	280	15.0	18.7	0
2008	272	15.8	17.2	n/a
2009	249	16.8	14.8	0
2010	261	16.7	15.5	0
2011	266	16.2	16.3	0
2012	284	16.2	17.4	0
2013	265	19.3	13.7	40.8
2014	250	15.0	16.6	46
2015	240	n/a	n/a	47.5
2016	303	16.0	18.9	47.2
2017	262	17.0	15.4	55
2018	244	19.5	12.5	59.4
2019	235	22.3	10.5	55.3
2020	213	24.0	8.8	58.2
2021	198	23.1	8.5	n/a
2022	202	22.3	9.0	n/a
2023	229	21.8	10.5	41
2024	241	21.8	11.0	53.1

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 Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,656
2022	$21,259
2023	$20,727
2024	$20,886

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monroe Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 598^th of 836 High schools	Ranks 541^st of 867 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Monroe Central High School)	82.9	82.9
End of Course American Government (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	81.1	68.7	12.4%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Monroe Central High School)	75.3	62.3	13%
End of Course American History (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	68.5	65.7	2.8%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Monroe Central High School)	63	57	6%
End of Course Biology (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	56.7	52.9	3.8%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Monroe Central High School)	55.4	53.3	2.1%
End of Course English II (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	50.6	45.3	5.3%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Monroe Central High School)	15.4	36.5	21.1%
End of Course Geometry (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	14.9	22.5	7.6%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Monroe Central High School)	40.7	22.2	18.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Switzerland of Ohio Local)	40.8	28.7	12.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	235	229	2.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	228	224	1.8%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.3%	41%	14.3%

Schools Near Monroe Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)		Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)		Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Monroe Central High School	Public	9-12	469 Lewisville Rd	Woodsfield	43793	Monroe County	Switzerland of Ohio Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 472-0414	241	22	11.0	53.1%	232 (96.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	42	532^nd of 864 public high schools	38.4%		41.8	541^st of 867 public high schools	37.6%	9		75.0	64.5					51.6	59.3	23.0	49.2	$20,886
Beallsville High School	Public	7-12	43822 State Route 556	Beallsville	43716	Monroe County	Switzerland of Ohio Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 926-1302	113	12	9.3	64.6%	108 (95.6%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	9.5	741^st of 864 public high schools	14.2%		39.8	562^nd of 867 public high schools	35.2%	179	47.4	27.3	15.4	23.3	30.0	50.0	45.0	35.7	28.6	7.1	33.3	$23,148
Swiss Hills Career Center	Public	10-12	46601 State Route 78	Woodsfield	43793	Monroe County	Switzerland of Ohio Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 472-0722	149	22	6.6	65.1%	148 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)
River High School	Public	9-12	52560 River High School Rd	Hannibal	43931	Monroe County	Switzerland of Ohio Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 483-1358	181	24	7.5	45.9%	177 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	37	572^nd of 864 public high schools	33.8%		36.6	591^st of 867 public high schools	31.8%	19		83.9	67.4					45.1	43.6	7.9	47.4	$28,619
Barnesville High School	Public	9-12	910 Shamrock Dr	Barnesville	43713	Belmont County	Barnesville Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 425-3617	385	21	18.7	45.7%	373 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	53.9	415^th of 864 public high schools	52.0%		42.4	536^th of 867 public high schools	38.2%	121		70.7	73.9					71.3	69.9	30.5	54.2	$14,342
Shenandoah High School	Public	9-12	49346 Seneca Lake Rd	Sarahsville	43779	Noble County	Noble Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(740) 732-2361	251	22	11.5	50.2%	248 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	44.5	512^th of 864 public high schools	40.7%		49.7	471^st of 867 public high schools	45.7%	41		73.9	71.6					55.2	73.3	21.7	20.5	$21,597

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