Monrovia High

845 West Colorado Blvd.
Monrovia, CA 91016

1,455 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.

1,455

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monrovia High
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	970
Black	71
Asian	128
Two or More	77
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
970 (66.7%)
White
207 (14.2%)
Asian
128 (8.8%)
Two or More
77 (5.3%)
Black
71 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	1,455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
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 9 350

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 362

Grade 12 385