MONACAN HIGH

1,631 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monacan High School, located in the Midlothian area of Chesterfield County (Richmond, VA), is a large public secondary school known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community. Serving grades 9 through 12, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its "Governor’s Specialty Center," the Center for the Humanities, which provides an enriched, specialized curriculum for academically motivated students who apply to the program.

Beyond its academic offerings, Monacan High is characterized by its school spirit and focus on preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus serves as a hub for local families, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through both traditional classroom learning and career-technical education. By balancing rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses with a broad selection of elective pathways, Monacan strives to meet the varied interests and long-term goals of its diverse student population.

1,631

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONACAN HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	823
Hispanic	280
Black	380
Asian	69
Two or More	77
American Indian	2

White
823 (50.5 %)
Black
380 (23.3 %)
Hispanic
280 (17.2 %)
Two or More
77 (4.7 %)
Asian
69 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)378-2480
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 432

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 393