James Monroe High School

About James Monroe High School

James Monroe High School is a public school located in the Bronx, New York. It is part of the New York City Department of Education and is one of the oldest high schools in the city. The school is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
James Monroe High School is a diverse school with a student population of over 3,000. It offers a wide range of courses, from college preparatory classes to a variety of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and other activities.
At James Monroe High School, the focus is on providing a quality education to its students. The school offers a wide range of support services to its students, including counseling, tutoring, and academic advising. The school also provides a safe and supportive environment for its students.
James Monroe High School is committed to preparing its students for college and career success. The school works to ensure that its students are well prepared for the future. The school also strives to create a positive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	9229 Haskell Ave. North Hills, CA 91343
Phone:	(818) 830-4200
Site:	monroehs.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,942 students

Overview James Monroe High School

James Monroe High School serves 1,942 students in grades 9-12.
James Monroe High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on James Monroe High School

James Monroe High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of James Monroe High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.