Monroe Area High School

Monroe Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Double Springs Church Rd,  Monroe, GA
Walton County Schools
3.6
4.0
1,097 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Monroe Area High School (MAHS) is constantly working to improve the school, its offerings and its proficiency rates to provide the students it serves with a better foundation for success. With over 1,000 students in ninth through twelfth grades, Monroe Area High offers a traditional academic curriculum with Advanced Placement courses that help prepare kids for higher education, allowing them the opportunity to earn college credits while they’re still in high school. For students planning to enter the workforce after high school or who want to explore career options, Monroe Area High offers a broad range of work-based learning programs to help familiarize students with skills they’ll need to succeed in their careers. The school’s award-winning Air Force JROTC program lets students learn about aerospace science, while serving their school and community. Students who are interested in early childhood education can work in the school’s Monroe Kiddie Canes Preschool. The Monroe Area High School Hurricanes compete in 15 sports, winning numerous championships in athletics. A wide range of clubs rounds out the programs at Monroe, helping kids develop leadership skills and interact with others who share their interests. Monroe Area High School prepares kids for college and careers, helping them to grow and develop both academically and socially.

School Details

Head of School
Bryan Hicks
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
58%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
336:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
45.1%
Black
37.1%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 198 Students
Georgia State University 160 Students
Georgia Southern University 112 Students
University of North Georgia 103 Students
Kennesaw State University 82 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 79 Students
Emory University 76 Students
Georgia College & State University 65 Students
Athens Technical College 56 Students
Mercer University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Business 43 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 39 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 142 Reviews
4.0 Junior
3/10/2024
I have gone to many different schools and this one is definitely the most diverse one I have experienced. There are every race and religion including both teachers and students. I do admit that many students have a lack of respect here for the administrators and teachers. The classes are well and effectively taught. They are doing great at expanding the AP classes as we have 2 new AP classes offered this year and that is something that's important to me. There are a lot of caring staff here and I feel supported in my decisions.
4.0 Junior
2/12/2023
I really like some of the people here. Monroe gets a bad wrap yes there is some fighting and other things. The administration is really active about trying to stop it. I have had a really good experience here.
4.0 Alum
6/2/2022
Teachers are good and care of you care but there can be lots of commotion if you get In the wrong crowd
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4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/11/2022
This school is on the come-up! My children have attended a school in another nearby county that had an excellent reputation, however neither of my kids enjoyed their time there, in spite of being very involved in sports and extra curricular activities. This is our first year at MAHS and I could not...
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5.0 parent
8/28/2020
Fantastic school. I’ve lived all over the country and in places that supposedly have the best schools in the country but the schools here are better. They do more than teach to a standardized test and actually help instill good behavior
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4.0 parent
11/14/2019
Both of my kids went to school here. We are from Maryland and yes the schools are tons better. I had great reserves about this school when I first moved here. However, I found if you do what you are supposed to do and work hard you will succeed. They aren’t going to hold your hand. I also found the...
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5.0 student
7/1/2018
My experience at this school was amazing. The teachers are always willing to help students who needed it and those who asked for it. The AP program is the best in the county, and very highly ranked in the state. Sports are amazing and help lower income kids be apart of something. The sports also bui...
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