West Monroe High School
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,867 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 20th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 201 Riggs Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
- Principal or Admin: Shere May
- Fax: (318) 388-4594
School District Details
- Ouachita Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,213
- Graduation Rate: 66.3%
- Dropout Rate: 7.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 19,359
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,867
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 121.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 879 (47.1%)
- Females: 988 (52.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 105 (5.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 557 (29.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 662 (35.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black | 325 | 17.4% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.8% |
| White | 1,492 | 79.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 545 | 29.2% |
| 10th Grade | 486 | 26.0% |
| 11th Grade | 439 | 23.5% |
| 12th Grade | 397 | 21.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:51%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $43,681
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,789 | 12% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,373 | 88% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for West Monroe High School
- Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on November 23, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - GREAT SCHOOL - Great Teachers, Great Academics, Great Band, & Great Sports Program
- Reviewed by Community Member on October 15, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I hate this school! Hateful teachers that will not help with anything. Rude, inconsiderate,and spoiled kids who think everything should be handed to them on a silver platter
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 02, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- One of the best schools in West Monroe. the performance of the students is far better than the schools in Monroe
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that West Monroe High School performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on ECC and iLEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- English II
- English Language Arts
- Math
ECC - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 83.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 77.0% | 67.0% |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 90.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 87.0% | 77.0% |
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 77.0% | 64.0% |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 78.0% | 65.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 79.0% | 65.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 75.0% | 64.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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