Dr. Michael Harvey, Principal
1 High School Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone 704.296.3130
Fax 704.296.3138
Profile CEEB: # 342655
Principal
Dr. Michael Harvey
Guidance Counselors
Ms. Nichole Jackson,10th & 12th Grades, Department Chair
Mrs. Teia Coleman, Dropout Prevention
Ms. Elnita Ottey, Testing Coordinator
Mrs. Kristilyn Ramos,9th & 11th Grades
Monroe is located in Union County, North Carolina, southeast of Charlotte, with a population of approximately 27,000.
Monroe High School is a public co-educational day school that was established in 1897. Monroe High School provides a comprehensive program of educational services, enrolling approximately 1,250 students in grades nine through twelve. Monroe High School operates on a 4 X 4 block schedule and is accredited by the Southern Association.
Monroe High School Enrollment
August 20171249
African American32%
Hispanic52%
White12%
Multi-Racial 2%
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Senior Class255
Curriculum
Monroe High School offers a comprehensive curriculum with a variety of academic levels of instruction. Students may enroll in College Prep, Honors or Advanced Placement offerings. Occupational Prep is a course of study offered to address the needs of students with certain disabilities.
Graduation Requirements, 28 credits
These requirements include four credits of English, four credits of Social Studies (World History, Civics, American History I, American History II), three credits of science (Earth Science, Biology, Physical), four credits in mathematics (including Math I, Math II, Math III,and an additional advanced math), and one credit in Physical Education/Health.
Grading System
Monroe High School has a GPA and class ranking system based on a weighted 4.0 scale. Advanced Placement and honors courses are weighted in GPA by the addition of two points for final grade in AP course and one point for final grade in honors course. This GPA and ranking system includes all students. Advanced Placement and Honors courses provide in-depth instruction to gifted and talented students. Enrollment is determined by demonstrated ability and teacher recommendation.
Grade and Numerical Equivalent Numerical Value of Marks by Levels
(AP/CCP) (Honors) (CP)
A90-100654
B80-89543
C70-79432
D60-69321
F 0-59000
Advanced Placement/Honors Courses
Advanced Placement courses are offered in English III and IV, Biology, Calculus, and US History. Honors courses are offered in English, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, Discrete Math, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, World History, Civics/Economics, US History, Computer Programming, Health Science, Business Law, Foods II, Robotics, French, Spanish, Band, Theatre, and Art.
Graduate Follow-Up
Class of 2017- Total Graduates = 235
Four-year Colleges29%
Other schools/colleges45%
Employed25%
Military 1%
College Board-Scholastic Aptitude TestACT
Class of 2017RW:475English:13.9
Math:465Math:16.5
Reading: 15.9
Science:16.7
Composite:15.9
Colleges Attended, Class of 2017: Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, Johnson C. Smith, NC A&T, NC Central, NC State, Shaw, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Pembroke, UNC Wilmington, Virginia State, Western Carolina, Wingate, Winston Salem State
Four Year Scholarship Totals, Class of 2017: $6,172,956.00
Growing Possibilities…
In compliance with federal law, UCPS administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.