Monroe High

mhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/

1,215 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Monroe High School, located at 1 High School Dr in Monroe, North Carolina, serves as a central educational institution within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth through a variety of rigorous coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Monroe High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community spirit. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. By balancing academic achievement with active participation in school life, the institution strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to the Monroe community and beyond.

1,215

Total Students

70.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe High
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	792
Black	318
Asian	10
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
792 (65.2%)
Black
318 (26.2%)
White
65 (5.3%)
Two or More
28 (2.3%)
Asian
10 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3130
Website:	http://mhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,211
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 9 400

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 229

Grade 12 233