The Monarch High School is a secondary school located in Louisville, Colorado, and is part of the Boulder Valley School District. The school was named a John Irwin School of Excellence for the 2004-2005 school year. In 2007, Monarch was named the Sixth Best High School in the Denver Metro Area by 5280 Magazine.
Serving 1,431 students in grades 9-12, Monarch High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Monarch High School's student population of 1,431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,431 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating bright futures, one student at a time.
School Rankings
Monarch High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
77%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Coyote
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch High School's ranking?
Monarch High School is ranked #75 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Monarch High School often compared to?
Monarch High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centaurus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch High School?
The graduation rate of Monarch High School is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Monarch High School?
1,431 students attend Monarch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Monarch High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch High School?
Monarch High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monarch High School offer ?
Monarch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monarch High School part of?
Monarch High School is part of Boulder Valley School District No. Re2.
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