Monroe High School (Michigan)

Monroe High School is a public high school, serving students in grades 9–12 as a part of Monroe Public Schools.

Monroe High School
Address
901 Herr Road Monroe , Michigan 48161 United States
Coordinates	41°55′6″N 83°26′14″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.cyberschool.com/MHS/
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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]