Serving 92 students in grades 9-12, Monroe Career & Tech Inst ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe Career & Tech Inst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Monroe Career & Tech Inst's student population of 92 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Monroe Career & Tech Inst is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
16%
14%
White
49%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Monroe Career & Tech Inst often compared to?
Monroe Career & Tech Instis often viewed alongside schools like East Stroudsburg Shs South, Pleasant Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Monroe Career & Tech Inst?
92 students attend Monroe Career & Tech Inst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Monroe Career & Tech Inst students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe Career & Tech Inst?
Monroe Career & Tech Inst has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monroe Career & Tech Inst offer ?
Monroe Career & Tech Inst offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monroe Career & Tech Inst part of?
Monroe Career & Tech Inst is part of Monroe Career & TECH Inst School District.
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