Monroe High School (Michigan)
| Monroe High School | |
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| Location | |
901 Herr Road , 48161 United States  | |
| Coordinates | 41°55′6″N 83°26′14″W / 41.91833°N 83.43722°W | 
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school | 
| School district | Monroe Public Schools | 
| Principal | Steve Pollzzie | 
| Teaching staff | 65.59 (on a FTE basis)[1] | 
| Grades | 9-12 | 
| Enrollment | 1,295 (2023–24)[1] | 
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.74[1] | 
| Color(s) | Red and white | 
| Athletics conference | Southeastern Conference | 
| Nickname | Trojans | 
| Website | monroepublic | 
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Monroe High School is a public high school, serving students in grades 9–12 as a part of Monroe Public Schools.
Demographics
The demographic breakdown of the 1,295 students enrolled in 2023-2024 was:
- Male - 51.1%
 - Female - 48.9%
 
- American Indian / Alaskan Native - 0.3%
 - Asian - 0.5%
 - Black - 12.9%
 - Hispanic - 7.6%
 - White - 74.2%
 - Two or more races - 4.5%
 
Those eligible for free or reduced price lunch made up 55.2% of the student body.
The demographic breakdown of the 1,841 students enrolled in 2014-2015 was:
- Male - 52.5%
 - Female - 47.5%
 - Native American/Alaskan - 0.2%
 - Asian/Pacific islanders - 0.7%
 - Black - 10.3%
 - Hispanic - 4.1%
 - White - 83.6%
 - Multiracial - 1.1%
 
47.1% of the students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch.[2]
Athletics
The Monroe Trojans compete in the Southeastern Conference. The school colors are red and white. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered:[3]
- Baseball (boys')
 - Basketball (girls' and boys')
 - Bowling (girls' and boys')
 - Competitive cheer (girls')
 - Cross country (girls' and boys')
 - Football (boys')
 - Golf (girl' and boys')
 - Gymnastics (girls')
 - Ice hockey (boys')
 - Soccer (girls' and boys')
 - Softball (girls')
 - Swimming and diving (girls' and boys')
 - Tennis (girls' and boys')
 - Track and field (girls' and boys')
- Boys' state champions - 1931, 1936, 1937[4]
 
 - Volleyball (girls')
 - Wrestling (boys')
 
Notable alumni
- Audie Cole (2007): NFL linebacker
 - Carl Ford (1999): NFL wide receiver[5]
 - John C. Lehr (1897): Democratic US Representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district[6]
 - Bronco McKart (1989): boxer[7]
 - Eric Wilson (1996): NFL and CFL defensive tackle[8][9]
 
References
- ^ a b c "Monroe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
 - ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Monroe High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
 - ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
 - ^ "Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
 - ^ "Carl Ford". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on August 7, 2004.
 - ^ "LEHR, John Camillus, (1878 - 1958)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
 - ^ "Q & A With Bronco "Superman" McKart". Boxing News 24. October 26, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
 - ^ "Eric Wilson". Michigan Wolverines. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002.
 - ^ "Eric Wilson". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 27, 2006.
 
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