Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School

Monroe Central School Corp
1878 N CR 1000 W
Parker City, IN 47368
459 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School, located in Parker City, Indiana, serves as the consolidated secondary educational hub for the Monroe Central School Corporation. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a transition from middle school foundational learning to high school college and career preparation. As a community-centered institution, it plays a vital role in the rural Randolph County area, emphasizing both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular programming.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, offering a diverse array of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities. By combining junior and senior high levels under one roof, Monroe Central creates a cohesive educational culture that allows for mentorship opportunities between older and younger students. Its location in Parker City serves as a focal point for local pride, with the school often acting as the heartbeat of the community through its active participation in regional sports leagues and local events.
459
Total Students
37.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    427 (93.0 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: No
District: Monroe Central School Corp
Phone: (765)468-7545
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 7 83
Grade 8 89
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 74
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio
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