Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School

Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1878 1000 W,  Parker City, IN
Monroe Central School Corporation
4.3
2.8
490 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David Retherford
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
483:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.5%
Female
42.5%
White
93%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ball State University 115 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington 43 Students
Purdue University 31 Students
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion 24 Students
Indiana State University 23 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 22 Students
Indiana University - East 22 Students
Taylor University 21 Students
Ivy Tech Community College 17 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Muncie 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 26 Students
Business 14 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Finance 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 8 Students
Computer Science 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 Students
Veterinary Sciences 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 39 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/19/2022
I like how kind and helpful the teachers are. Some teachers have fun activities. I wouldn't change anything at Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School.
4.0 Senior
10/30/2019
I like Monroe Central. The students are very nice and fun. Most of the teachers are great teachers and truly care for your benefit. I am thankful to have been able to attend Monroe Central over my years of school.
5.0 Senior
9/19/2019
I enjoy Monroe Central very much as the students, faculty, and the environment in general is very accepting.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 6 Reviews
4.0 other
1/2/2025
Monroe Central Jr./Sr. High School is a good community school. It is small so you can expect the regular conservative issues in a school, but other than that the teachers are very good and the administration is responsible.
5.0 student
6/15/2023
I had to go to a lot of schools growing up and this is the best ! The teachers were helpful and caring they took time to make sure I understood and I always felt welcomed.
1.0 parent
8/16/2022
This school is beyond racist and homophobic, it’s extremely unwelcoming and dangerous for any minority.
1.0 parent
10/23/2014
This school DOES NOT care about their students. I know of 6 children who were injured at school and the children's parents were NOT notified. I know 2 of the children went all day with broken bones because of parents not being called!!! I would not want anyone that I know letting their kids go to th...

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Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Parker City, IN and is served by the Monroe Central School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delaware Christian Academy, Heritage Hall Christian School, Jay County Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Parker City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School.

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