Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Monarch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monarch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Monarch's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Motto
Education, Opportunity, Transformation
School Rankings
Monarch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monarch is 0.32, 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
#9445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monarch's ranking?
Monarch is ranked #9445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monarch?
The graduation rate of Monarch is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monarch?
234 students attend Monarch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Monarch students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monarch?
Monarch has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Monarch offer ?
Monarch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Monarch part of?
Monarch is part of San Diego County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Monarch located?
Monarch is located in the Barrio Logan neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Barrio Logan.
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