Monrovia High

845 W. Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016

1,538 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monrovia High School, located in Monrovia, California, serves as the primary public high school for the Monrovia Unified School District. It is known for its strong sense of community and long-standing history, operating on a campus that blends traditional academic facilities with modern athletic and performing arts spaces. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Monrovia High is highly regarded for its active extracurricular life, featuring a competitive athletics program, robust music and theater departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and civic engagement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of student activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,538

Total Students

61.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monrovia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	1,016
Black	83
Asian	111
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,016 (66.2 %)
White
265 (17.3 %)
Asian
111 (7.2 %)
Black
83 (5.4 %)
Two or More
58 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Monrovia Unified
Phone:	(626)471-2800
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	689
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	238

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 394

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 375

Grade 12 360