Monroe-Woodbury High School is located in Central Valley, New York, part of the town and village of Woodbury in Orange County. It educates all students in grades 9-12 in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
Serving 2,337 students in grades 9-12, Monroe-woodbury High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monroe-woodbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Monroe-woodbury High School's student population of 2,337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Monroe-woodbury High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monroe-woodbury High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monroe-woodbury High School's ranking?
Monroe-woodbury High School is ranked #226 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Monroe-woodbury High School often compared to?
Monroe-woodbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washingtonville Senior High School, Warwick Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monroe-woodbury High School?
The graduation rate of Monroe-woodbury High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monroe-woodbury High School?
2,337 students attend Monroe-woodbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Monroe-woodbury High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monroe-woodbury High School?
Monroe-woodbury High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Monroe-woodbury High School offer ?
Monroe-woodbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Monroe-woodbury High School part of?
Monroe-woodbury High School is part of Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
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