Monroe High School vs. Forest Hills High School
Should you attend Monroe High School or Forest Hills High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Forest Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,099 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 936 students in grades 9-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,099 students
936 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1757 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
73%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
394
270
Grade 10 Students
269
238
Grade 11 Students
268
224
Grade 12 Students
168
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
64%
42%
% Black
29%
27%
% White
4%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
