Monarch High School

5050 Wiles Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,344 students in grades 9-12, Monarch High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monarch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monarch High School's student population of 2,344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monarch High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2414 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monarch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monarch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Monarch High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monarch High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monarch High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Monarch High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monarch High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monarch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monarch High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monarch High School's ranking?
Monarch High School is ranked #2414 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Monarch High School often compared to?
Monarch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Springs High School, Coral Glades High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch High School?
The graduation rate of Monarch High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monarch High School?
2,344 students attend Monarch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Monarch High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Monarch High School offer ?
Monarch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monarch High School part of?
Monarch High School is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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