Monroe High School (Michigan)

Public secondary school in Monroe, Michigan, United States

Monroe High School

Address

901 Herr Road

Monroe

Michigan

48161

United States

Coordinates| 41°55′6″N 83°26′14″W﻿ / ﻿41.91833°N 83.43722°W﻿ / 41.91833; -83.43722
Information
Type| Public secondary school
School district| Monroe Public Schools
Principal| Steve Pollzzie
Teaching staff| 81.57 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades| 9-12
Enrollment| 1,565 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio| 19.19[1]
Color(s)| Red and white
Athletics conference| Southeastern Conference
Nickname| Trojans
Website| monroepublic.cyberschool.com/MHS/
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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

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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

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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

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* 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

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1. ^ a b c "Monroe High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
2. ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Monroe High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
3. ^ "MHSAA > Schools". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
4. ^ "Team Champions - Boys Track & Field - MHSAA Sports". mhsaa.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
5. ^ "Carl Ford". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on August 7, 2004.
6. ^ "LEHR, John Camillus, (1878 - 1958)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
7. ^ "Q & A With Bronco "Superman" McKart". Boxing News 24. October 26, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
8. ^ "Eric Wilson". Michigan Wolverines. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002.
9. ^ "Eric Wilson". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 27, 2006.

## External links

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* Official website
* District website

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Monroe, Michigan

Areas|

* Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (portion)
* Old Village Historic District
* East Elm–North Macomb Street Historic District
* River Raisin
* Sterling State Park (portion)
* St. Mary's Church Complex Historic District

Education|

* Monroe Public Schools
* Monroe HS
* St. Mary Catholic Central HS
* Monroe County Intermediate School District
* Monroe County Community College

| Former|

* Marygrove College (moved to Detroit in 1927)
* Hall of the Divine Child (closed 1980)

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Transportation|

* Custer Airport
* Lake Erie Transit

Landmarks|

* George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument
* Governor Robert McClelland House
* Navarre–Anderson Trading Post (relocated)
* River Raisin National Battlefield Park
* Rudolph Nims House
* Sawyer House
* Saint Michael the Archangel Church
* Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
* Weis Manufacturing Company
* Wing–Allore House
* Woodland Cemetery

Economy|

* La-Z-Boy
* Monroe Bank & Trust
* Monroe Power Plant

Media|

* WERW (FM)
* WMIM
* WRDT

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Education in Monroe County, Michigan

Higher education|

* Monroe County Community College

Public schools|

* Airport
* Bedford
* Dundee
* Flat Rock
* Ida
* Jefferson
* Mason Consolidated
* Milan Area
* Milan HS
* Monroe
* Monroe HS
* Summerfield
* Whiteford Agricultural

Charter schools|

* New Bedford Academy
* Triumph Academy

Parochial schools|

* Holiness Christian
* Holy Ghost Lutheran
* Lutheran High School
* Meadow Montessori
* Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools
* St. Anthony
* St. Charles
* St. Joseph
* St. Mary Catholic Central High School
* St. Patrick
* State Line Christian
* Trinity Lutheran
* Zion Lutheran

Intermediate|

* Monroe County Intermediate School District

Former|

* Bridge School
* Hall of the Divine Child
* Marygrove College

Authority control databases: Geographic |

* NCES

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