Monrovia High School

845 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,538 students in grades 9-12, Monrovia High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monrovia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Monrovia High School's student population of 1,538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,538 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Monrovia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monrovia High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2360 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monrovia High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monrovia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monrovia High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monrovia High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Monrovia High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monrovia High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monrovia High School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Monrovia High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Monrovia High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Monrovia High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Monrovia High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monrovia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monrovia High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monrovia High School's ranking?
Monrovia High School is ranked #2360 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Monrovia High School often compared to?
Monrovia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monrovia High School?
The graduation rate of Monrovia High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monrovia High School?
1,538 students attend Monrovia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Monrovia High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monrovia High School?
Monrovia High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Monrovia High School offer ?
Monrovia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monrovia High School part of?
Monrovia High School is part of Monrovia Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break- All Sites Closed (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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