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Monarch Academy

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

Summary

Monarch Academy is an alternative public school located in Mariposa, California, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 46 students. It is part of the Mariposa County Office of Education district.

Monarch Academy faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 35.8% to 57.1% over the past few years, significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages, with only 15.38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 14.29% in Mathematics, and a high percentage of students (66.67% to 72.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, the nearby Sierra Home, another alternative public school in the Mariposa County Unified district, performs significantly better academically, with a four-year graduation rate of 81.8% and a dropout rate of 18.2%, which are better than the state averages.

The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Monarch Academy suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance. Additionally, the alternative school setting and smaller enrollment may contribute to the unique challenges faced by Monarch Academy. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes will be crucial for the school's success and ensuring the best possible outcomes for its students.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5082 Old Highway North
Mariposa, CA 95338

(209) 742-0231

District: Mariposa County Office of Education

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.3%

Hispanic:

22.9%

American Indian:

10.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 7th percentile in 2007 → 8th in 2010

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (15% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 19% California)

!English Language Arts/Literacy scores 32 pts below the California average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school15%

District avg18%

California avg41%

Not ranked this year

Monarch Academy did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2010	4.7	2096 of 2281	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	4.9	2209 of 2238	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	4.8	1953 of 2117	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	4.8	1913 of 2063	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs California (2023-2024) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy15%-32 vs state

Mathematics14%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CAST Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Monarch Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	5082 Old Highway North	Mariposa	95338	Mariposa County	Mariposa County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 742-0231	48	6	8.0	75.0%	28 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Sierra Home	Public, Alternative	K-12	5171 Silva Rd.	Mariposa	95338	Mariposa County	Mariposa County Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 742-0290	70	3	23.4	70.0%	32 (45.7%)	1 (1.4%)	22 (31.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	12 (17.1%)								(n/a)	7.1	8.8	5.9	$14,258	$13,504	$754
County Community	Public, Alternative	K-12	5171 Silva Rd.	Mariposa	95338	Mariposa County	Mariposa County Office of Education	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 742-0290	5	1	5.0		3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Monarch Academy

What district is Monarch Academy in?

Mariposa County Office of Education

What is the racial makeup of Monarch Academy?

Students at Monarch Academy are 58% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Monarch Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Monarch Academy.

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2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

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2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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