Summary:
Zip code 30656 (Monroe, Georgia) is served by a single high school, Monroe Area High School, part of the Walton County School District, which enrolls 1,233 students in grades 9–12.
Monroe Area High School is a stable, mid-tier school that has ranked between 155th and 171st in Georgia over the past three years, earning a 3-star rating each year. Its greatest strength is graduating students: the 94.4% graduation rate outpaces both the district (94.0%) and the state (87.2%), while the dropout rate of 1.2% is half the state average. However, the school’s most concerning statistic is chronic absenteeism at 29.0%—more than 11 points above both the district and state averages. This paradox of high graduation rates alongside high absenteeism suggests the school may be effective at helping students complete requirements, but it raises questions about daily engagement and learning consistency.
Academically, performance is volatile across subjects. Biology proficiency jumped dramatically from 34.6% to 47.5% in one year, now slightly above the state average, while U.S. History fell sharply from 54.7% to 43.9%—though it still beats the state by 5.4 points. Algebra I remains a persistent weakness at 43.8% proficiency, trailing the district by 15 points and the state by 4.3 points. The school consistently underperforms its district in tested subjects, yet graduates students at a higher rate, indicating a possible focus on completion over rigorous mastery. With 57.5% of students economically disadvantaged and per-student spending of $13,495, the school has solid resources and a favorable 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio, but these haven’t translated into above-average test scores. For parents, this school offers strong graduation outcomes and a supportive environment, but the high absenteeism and inconsistent subject performance are important factors to consider.
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