Monroe High School is a public high school, serving students in grades 9–12 as a part of Monroe Public Schools.
| Monroe High School | |
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| Address | |
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901 Herr Road , 48161 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°55′6″N 83°26′14″W / 41.91833°N 83.43722°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| School district | Monroe Public Schools |
| Principal | Steve Pollzzie |
| Teaching staff | 81.57 (on a FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,565 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.19[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and white |
| Athletics conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Website | monroepublic |
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Demographics edit
The demographic breakdown of the 1,841 students enrolled in 2014-2015 was:
- Male - 52.5%
- Female - 47.5%
- Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
- Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.7%
- Black - 10.3%
- Hispanic - 4.1%
- White - 83.6%
- Multiracial - 1.1%
47.1% of the students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch.[2]
Athletics edit
The Monroe Trojans compete in the Southeastern Conference. The school colors are red and white. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[3]
- Baseball (boys')
- Basketball (girls' and boys')
- Bowling (girls' and boys')
- Competitive cheer (girls')
- Cross country (girls' and boys')
- Football (boys')
- Golf (girl' and boys')
- Gymnastics (girls')
- Ice hockey (boys')
- Soccer (girls' and boys')
- Softball (girls')
- Swimming and diving (girls' and boys')
- Tennis (girls' and boys')
- Track and field (girls' and boys')
- Boys' state champions - 1931, 1936, 1937[4]
- Volleyball (girls')
- Wrestling (boys')
Notable alumni edit
- Audie Cole (2007): NFL linebacker
- Carl Ford (1999): NFL wide receiver[5]
- John C. Lehr (1897): Democratic US Representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district[6]
- Bronco McKart (1989): boxer[7]
- Eric Wilson (1996): NFL and CFL defensive tackle[8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Monroe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Monroe High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ "Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ "Carl Ford". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on August 7, 2004.
- ^ "LEHR, John Camillus, (1878 - 1958)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ "Q & A With Bronco "Superman" McKart". Boxing News 24. October 26, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
- ^ "Eric Wilson". Michigan Wolverines. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002.
- ^ "Eric Wilson". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 27, 2006.