William Monroe High School is a public secondary school in Stanardsville, Virginia, United States.
Serving 979 students in grades 9-12, William Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
William Monroe High School's student population of 979 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Year Founded
1925
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
William Monroe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Monroe High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Monroe High School's ranking?
William Monroe High School is ranked #928 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are William Monroe High School often compared to?
William Monroe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Monroe High School?
The graduation rate of William Monroe High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend William Monroe High School?
979 students attend William Monroe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William Monroe High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Monroe High School?
William Monroe High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Monroe High School offer ?
William Monroe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is William Monroe High School part of?
William Monroe High School is part of Greene County School District.
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