JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL
James Monroe High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in North Hills, CA with about 2,185 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, James Monroe High has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
James Monroe High School, located in the North Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving the San Fernando Valley. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs, all aimed at fostering a well-rounded student experience and a strong sense of school spirit.
Beyond its core curriculum, James Monroe High is known for its focus on specialized learning pathways, often incorporating magnet programs or career technical education (CTE) tracks designed to prepare students for the demands of the modern workforce and higher education. The campus serves as a central community hub in North Hills, prioritizing student development, academic growth, and long-term success. For those interested in the latest updates, event calendars, and detailed information regarding enrollment or department specifics, the school maintains an official digital presence at [monroehs.org](http://www.monroehs.org).
For more information, contact James Monroe High at (818) 830-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Hills, CA 91343-3114
(818) 830-4200
http://www.monroehs.org
JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Hills, CA with about 2,185 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 2,185
- Teachers:
- 95.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,185 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES MONROE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.4%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- White
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.