Monarch High School

Public 9-12

 329 Campus Drive
       Louisville, CO  80027-9746


(720) 561-4200

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 351 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,192 Help


Feeder schools for Monarch High School:

Elementary:    Coal Creek Elementary School
    Eldorado K-8 School
    Fireside Elementary School
    Louisville Elementary School
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Middle:    Louisville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  1,523

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Compare Details Monarch High School ranks better than 93.2% of high schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monarch High School is 20.6. 7 high schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monarch High School is $15,192. 6 high schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Monarch High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monarch High School 24th of 351 Colorado public high schools. (See Monarch High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Boulder Valley School District No. Re2:

SchoolDigger ranks Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 7th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monarch High School

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Rank History for all students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.78 31st 279 88.9%
2005 88.15 24th 280 91.4%
2006 89.35 18th 286 93.7%
2007 90.85 13th 298 95.6%
2008 88.38 25th 301 91.7%
2009 86.82 31st 310 90.0%
2010 83.71 40th 327 87.8%
2011 89.55 21st 337 93.8%
2012 82.47 42nd 334 87.4%
2013 76.86 68th 349 80.5%
2014 76.80 75th 369 79.7%
2015 63.82 63rd 292 78.4%
2016 57.11 60th 255 76.5%
2017 61.36 56th 256 78.1%
2018 91.89 21st 388 94.6%
2019 93.78 21st 411 94.9%
2021 83.38 28th 210 86.7%
2022 84.68 25th 221 88.7%
2023 90.86 24th 349 93.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.30 7th 48 85.4%
2022 83.17 5th 56 91.1%
2023 84.53 7th 62 88.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.35 25th 60 58.3%
2022 78.67 7th 77 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.28 34th 188 81.9%
2022 98.34 1st 203 99.5%
2023 98.76 3rd 200 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.74 30th 239 87.4%
2022 87.38 28th 257 89.1%
2023 88.19 23rd 254 90.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.00 4th 74 94.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.42 19th 108 82.4%
2023 66.62 39th 135 71.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.42 26th 240 89.2%
2022 90.63 23rd 253 90.9%
2023 89.47 23rd 252 90.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.59 39th 41 4.9%
2022 41.55 27th 45 40.0%
2023 64.39 15th 43 65.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.67 16th 181 91.2%
2022 88.28 22nd 205 89.3%
2023 85.79 24th 198 87.9%
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Rank History for White students at Monarch High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.14 38th 225 83.1%
2022 82.93 35th 228 84.6%
2023 83.50 30th 234 87.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Open Quote I sent my child to Monarch for a couple of years before moving them out of there. The teachers spend a large portion of their time complaining about the current political state of affairs than they do teaching the students. Showing videos from cable late night shows where the host is dropping F bombs left and right is not something I imagined they would be doing at any school but apparently, it is ok at Monarch. My student would have a difficult time avoiding the issues that plague this school. Drugs, vaping and alcohol have been staples that this school has been known for. The police routinely respond to this school on these issues as well as teachers being involved in inappropriate situations with students. I know the former SRO at this school and the stories from her are appalling. This is a very affluent (or so they think) community where money and social status takes precedent over the students academics. We have friends that currently work for the Boulder Valley School District. They had also moved their kids out of Monarch over a decade ago for the same issues and problems. Those kids have excelled and have gone on to wonderful careers with beautiful families. It is unfortunate, but we are glad to have left that school for a better environment for our child. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Open Quote One of the most friendly, nice, and good education a high school can have. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monarch High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 561 6 18 35 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 933 13 38 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1045
2001 1290 17 53 64 6 n/a n/a 0 1430
2002 1425 22 58 71 6 n/a n/a 0 1582
2003 1425 22 58 71 6 n/a n/a 0 1582
2004 1473 21 61 66 11 n/a n/a 0 1632
2005 1487 19 78 87 10 n/a n/a 0 1681
2006 1425 25 93 81 10 n/a n/a 0 1634
2007 1365 22 87 78 10 n/a n/a 0 1562
2008 1326 19 86 91 6 n/a n/a 0 1528
2009 1308 20 88 87 5 n/a n/a 0 1508
2010 1292 15 97 99 6 n/a n/a 0 1509
2011 1249 11 80 119 1 2 69 0 1531
2012 1232 14 78 119 3 2 74 0 1522
2013 1263 9 93 134 3 2 80 0 1584
2014 1311 8 87 145 3 2 79 0 1635
2015 1336 8 79 153 3 2 80 0 1661
2016 1394 9 91 167 2 4 90 0 1757
2017 1354 10 91 164 3 1 88 0 1711
2018 1337 20 91 162 4 2 107 0 1723
2019 1333 20 89 171 2 2 95 0 1712
2020 1275 22 88 177 1 1 100 0 1664
2021 1210 19 84 167 4 1 95 0 1580
2022 1179 13 77 155 4 0 87 0 1515
2023 1154 10 90 172 6 0 91 0 1523

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Monarch High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 622 34.4 18.1 0.6
2000 1045 55.0 19.0 1.5
2001 1430 73.3 19.5 1
2002 1582 81.7 19.4 2.4
2003 1582 81.7 19.4 2.4
2004 1632 78.6 20.8 2
2005 1681 82.3 20.4 2.3
2006 1634 84.8 19.3 3.4
2007 1562 83.1 18.8 4.3
2008 1528 76.4 20.0 2.7
2009 1508 76.0 19.8 3.6
2010 1509 74.9 20.1 4.2
2011 1531 73.8 20.7 5.1
2012 1522 72.8 20.8 5.7
2013 1584 73.9 21.4 7.6
2014 1635 74.7 21.8 7
2015 1661 75.0 22.1 8.2
2016 1757 76.0 23.1 8
2017 1711 81.2 21.0 8.2
2018 1723 80.4 21.4 7.1
2019 1712 80.6 21.2 9.2
2020 1664 82.1 20.2 8.9
2021 1580 75.6 20.8 9.4
2022 1515 75.0 20.1 11
2023 1523 73.6 20.6 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Monarch High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 622 34.4 18.1 0.6
2000 1045 55.0 19.0 1.5
2001 1430 73.3 19.5 1
2002 1582 81.7 19.4 2.4
2003 1582 81.7 19.4 2.4
2004 1632 78.6 20.8 2
2005 1681 82.3 20.4 2.3
2006 1634 84.8 19.3 3.4
2007 1562 83.1 18.8 4.3
2008 1528 76.4 20.0 2.7
2009 1508 76.0 19.8 3.6
2010 1509 74.9 20.1 4.2
2011 1531 73.8 20.7 5.1
2012 1522 72.8 20.8 5.7
2013 1584 73.9 21.4 7.6
2014 1635 74.7 21.8 7
2015 1661 75.0 22.1 8.2
2016 1757 76.0 23.1 8
2017 1711 81.2 21.0 8.2
2018 1723 80.4 21.4 7.1
2019 1712 80.6 21.2 9.2
2020 1664 82.1 20.2 8.9
2021 1580 75.6 20.8 9.4
2022 1515 75.0 20.1 11
2023 1523 73.6 20.6 22.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monarch High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,706
2020 $13,692
2021 $14,187
2022 $15,192

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monarch High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 411 High schoolsRanks 24th of 349 High schools
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17121523
 11%
African American2010
 50%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian8990
 1.1%
Hispanic171172
 0.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White13331154
 13.4%
Two or More Races9591
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%22.8%
 13.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monarch High School

Students at Monarch High School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,523 students attended Monarch High School.

Yes. Monarch High School ranks in the top 6.8% of Colorado high schools.


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